Overview
Lamar WWTP serves approximately 8,748 residents in Lamar, Colorado, treating municipal wastewater before discharge into the Arkansas River basin.
Lamar WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lamar, Colorado, serving a population of about 8,748. The plant is situated in Prowers County and discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through the Great Plains region. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal depending on local water quality standards. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Arkansas River in this region supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows eastward through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. This semi-arid region relies heavily on the river for irrigation and municipal water supply. The plant's effluent contributes to base flow in the river, making treatment important for maintaining water quality for downstream uses and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
Lamar WWTP is located on East Parmenter Street in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,748 residents in the city of Lamar and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually joins the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Lamar WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on local water quality needs, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the Arkansas River.
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