Overview
Evergreen WWTP serves approximately 7,165 residents in Evergreen, Colorado. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Evergreen WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Evergreen, Jefferson County, Colorado. It serves a population of about 7,165 people in this mountain community west of Denver. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a small to medium-sized facility in the United States, Evergreen WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Treatment typically includes secondary biological processes to meet state and federal effluent standards. The plant's design and operation align with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations. The treated effluent from Evergreen WWTP discharges into Bear Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River, which flows through the Denver metropolitan area and eventually joins the Platte River in Nebraska. The Bear Creek watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities for the region.
Environmental context
Evergreen WWTP discharges into Bear Creek, which flows into the South Platte River, a major waterway in the Colorado Front Range. The South Platte River ultimately drains into the Platte River in Nebraska, contributing to the Missouri River basin. The Bear Creek watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting trout populations and riparian habitats. Downstream, the South Platte River provides water for agriculture, municipal use, and wildlife in a semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
Evergreen WWTP is located in Evergreen, Jefferson County, Colorado, along Bear Creek Road. It serves the mountain community of Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver.
Evergreen WWTP serves approximately 7,165 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from Evergreen WWTP is discharged into Bear Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River. The plant's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act via an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Evergreen WWTP protects Bear Creek and the South Platte River by treating wastewater to remove pollutants before discharge. These water bodies support aquatic life and provide water for downstream communities.
As a U.S. facility, Evergreen WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For a plant serving about 7,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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