Overview
Mid Valley Metro District in El Jebel, Colorado, provides advanced wastewater treatment for approximately 6,570 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, ensuring treated effluent meets stringent standards before discharge.
Mid Valley Metro District is a wastewater treatment facility serving the community of El Jebel, Colorado, in Eagle County. The plant treats wastewater from a population of about 6,570, reflecting its role in supporting this growing mountain community. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,854.85 megaliters per year and an actual discharge volume of 946.35 megaliters per year, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Colorado River system, a vital water source for the arid southwestern United States. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports water quality in the Colorado River Basin, which is critical for agriculture, recreation, and municipal supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Colorado River, which flows through the Rocky Mountains and into the Colorado Plateau. The river system supports diverse aquatic life, including native fish species, and provides water for irrigation and communities across several states. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Mid Valley Metro District is located at 127 J West Drive in El Jebel, Colorado, within Eagle County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,570 residents in the El Jebel area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Colorado River watershed, ultimately flowing into the Colorado River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and other processes beyond secondary treatment, to meet stringent water quality standards.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with federal and state discharge limits.
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