Overview
Granby Sanitation District serves 2,600 people in Grand County, Colorado. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, managing wastewater for the Colorado River basin.
Granby Sanitation District is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grand County, Colorado, serving a population of approximately 2,600 residents. The plant is situated in the Rocky Mountain region, an area known for its high-altitude environment and proximity to headwaters of major river systems. As a US facility serving a small community, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Colorado River basin, a critical water resource for the western United States. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and provide water for agriculture, recreation, and municipal use downstream, including in the Colorado River's sensitive ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Colorado River watershed, which flows through Colorado, Utah, and Arizona before reaching the Gulf of California. This basin supports endangered fish species and is a vital water source for millions. The high-altitude location means cold temperatures can affect treatment efficiency, and the region's seasonal snowmelt influences flow patterns.
Frequently asked questions
Granby Sanitation District is located in Grand County, Colorado, at 3475 Barnard Road, Smith Creek Crossing, Colorado 80446, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,600 residents in the Granby area of Grand County, Colorado.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Colorado River basin, which flows through multiple states and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems.
As a US facility, Granby Sanitation District operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to obtain an NPDES permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
For small communities in Colorado, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
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