Overview
Eastern Adams County MD wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,000 people in Adams County, Colorado. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for small agglomerations.
Eastern Adams County MD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Adams County, Colorado, serving a population of about 5,000 residents. The facility is situated in the eastern part of the county, providing essential sanitation services to the local community. As a small-scale treatment plant, it falls under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the South Platte River basin, which ultimately flows into the Platte River and then the Missouri River system. This watershed supports agricultural and ecological resources in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the South Platte River, which flows through Colorado's eastern plains before joining the Platte River in Nebraska. The South Platte basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for irrigation and municipal use. Downstream, the Platte River provides habitat for migratory birds and fish species, including the endangered whooping crane along the central Platte.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Adams County, Colorado, near East 26th Avenue, approximately 39.758 N, -104.352 W.
The plant serves about 5,000 people in the eastern part of Adams County.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the South Platte River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required.
Plants of this size in the U.S. generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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