Overview
Manzanola Town of wastewater treatment plant in Otero County, Colorado, serves 525 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 264.98 units of treated effluent and has a designed capacity of 302.83 units.
The Manzanola Town of wastewater treatment plant is located in Otero County, Colorado, United States. It serves a small population of 525 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near Colorado State Highway 207 in the Arkansas River basin. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 302.83 units, and it currently discharges 264.98 units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River system, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and recreation in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through southeastern Colorado into Kansas and eventually joins the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the river's ecological integrity and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Colorado State Highway 207 in Otero County, Colorado, United States, in the Arkansas River basin.
The plant serves approximately 525 residents, typical of a small rural community in Colorado.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, helping to protect water quality in the Arkansas River and its downstream ecosystems.
As a municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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