Overview
Kremmling WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,396 people in Kremmling, Colorado. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Colorado River basin.
Kremmling WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kremmling, Grand County, Colorado. Serving a population of 1,396, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 605.67 thousand cubic meters per year, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River. The Colorado River is a vital water source for the southwestern United States, supporting agriculture, recreation, and ecosystems. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
Kremmling WWTP discharges into the Upper Colorado River basin, a headwater region that feeds the Colorado River. The Colorado River flows through several states and into Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive arid region.
Frequently asked questions
Kremmling WWTP is located at 345 Martin Way, Kremmling, Grand County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,396 people in the Kremmling area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Colorado River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Kremmling WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which is the level provided by Kremmling WWTP.
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