Overview
Idalia Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving Idalia, Colorado. It discharges 37.85 megaliters annually into local waterways, supporting the South Platte River basin.
Idalia Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Idalia, Colorado, serving a small population of approximately 100 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges to protect water quality. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, meeting the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. With a designed capacity of 37.85 megaliters per year, the facility operates at full capacity based on reported discharge volumes. As a small-scale lagoon system, it provides essential wastewater services to the rural community. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the South Platte River basin, ultimately contributing to the Platte River system. This region supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment critical for downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the South Platte River, a major tributary of the Platte River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream. The semi-arid climate of eastern Colorado makes water quality management particularly important for maintaining ecosystem balance and meeting downstream water needs.
Frequently asked questions
Idalia Lagoon is located in Idalia, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.704 N, -102.294 W. It serves the local community in Yuma County.
The plant serves approximately 100 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility typical of rural communities in Colorado.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the South Platte River basin. The discharge volume is reported at 37.85 megaliters per year.
Idalia Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
As a U.S. facility, Idalia Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Plants of this scale typically require NPDES permits to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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