Overview
Lake Eldora WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Boulder County, Colorado, serving approximately 150 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting the region's water quality.
Lake Eldora WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Boulder County, Colorado, near the Eldora Ski Area. The facility serves a small population of around 150 people, reflecting its role in a rural mountain community. As part of the United States' wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which sets standards for effluent quality to protect surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 113.56 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 37.85 cubic meters per day, the facility has reserve capacity to accommodate seasonal fluctuations common in ski resort areas. The plant is not located near the coast, reducing direct marine impact. Treated effluent from Lake Eldora WWTP enters the local watershed, which drains into Boulder Creek and eventually the South Platte River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive mountain environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Boulder Creek watershed, a tributary of the South Platte River. This river system ultimately drains into the Platte River and then the Missouri River, supporting a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its mountainous terrain and seasonal tourism pressures.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Eldora WWTP is located in Boulder County, Colorado, near the Eldora Ski Area, at an elevation typical of Rocky Mountain communities.
The plant serves approximately 150 people, reflecting its role in a small mountain community with seasonal variations due to tourism.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into Boulder Creek and eventually the South Platte River.
Lake Eldora WWTP provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids to meet Clean Water Act standards.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Plants of this scale typically have permits issued by the state or EPA to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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