Overview
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Robert W Hite WWTF serves over 1.5 million people in Adams County, Colorado. The plant is a major facility in the South Platte River basin, treating wastewater from the Denver metropolitan area.
The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Robert W Hite WWTF is a large-scale wastewater treatment facility located in Adams County, Colorado, serving a population of approximately 1.56 million. As one of the largest treatment plants in the region, it plays a critical role in managing wastewater from the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Under the U. S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are required to meet stringent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit conditions. The facility is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with advanced treatment likely given the population served and environmental sensitivity of the receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into the South Platte River, which flows through Colorado and Nebraska before joining the Platte River and eventually the Missouri River. The South Platte River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and recreation in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Platte River, a major tributary of the Platte River system that drains into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The South Platte River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The river is also used for irrigation and municipal water supply downstream, making effluent quality critical for maintaining ecological health and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Adams County, Colorado, near Denver, at North York Street, 80216, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,557,142 people, making it a large-scale facility serving the Denver metropolitan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the South Platte River, which flows through Colorado and Nebraska, eventually reaching the Missouri River.
As a U. S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this size typically provide at least secondary treatment, and many employ advanced treatment processes to meet stringent permit limits, especially when discharging into sensitive waters like the South Platte River.
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