Hiland Acres WSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Todd Creek, Colorado

Hiland Acres WSD is a wastewater treatment facility located in Todd Creek, Colorado, serving a small population of 394 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 189.27 volume units, the facility is sized to handle the wastewater from its service area. As a US-based plant, it operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent from Hiland Acres WSD is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the South Platte River basin. This river system flows through Colorado and Nebraska, supporting agricultural, recreational, and ecological needs. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream water bodies.

The plant discharges into the South Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Platte River that flows through the Great Plains. The South Platte River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use. Downstream, the river joins the North Platte to form the Platte River, which is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect this watershed from excessive nutrient pollution.