Overview
Manassa WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Conejos County, Colorado, serving a population of 1,042. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Manassa WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Conejos County, Colorado, United States. Serving a small population of 1,042, 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 1,892.70 and an average discharge volume of 529.96, the plant treats wastewater to meet state and federal standards before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Grande basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the semi-arid region of southern Colorado.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Rio Grande, which flows through the San Luis Valley and into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation, making the plant's treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Manassa WWTP is located on CR 18 in Conejos County, Colorado, United States, serving the small community of Manassa.
The plant serves a population of 1,042, typical of a small rural wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Grande basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Manassa WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, Manassa WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
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