Louviers WSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Louviers, Colorado

Louviers WSD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Louviers, Douglas County, Colorado. The plant serves a small population of 248 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity of 71.92 million gallons per year matches the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. The facility is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the South Platte River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation in the region. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the South Platte River, which flows through Colorado and Nebraska before joining the Platte River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The arid climate of the region makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and downstream uses.