Overview
Monte Vista WWTP serves approximately 4,129 residents in Monte Vista, Colorado. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards.
Monte Vista WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monte Vista, Colorado, serving a population of about 4,129. The plant is situated in the San Luis Valley, a high-altitude region in southern Colorado, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a U.S. facility, Monte Vista WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and likely permitted through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Rio Grande Basin, eventually reaching the Rio Grande River. This river supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for native fish species. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this semi-arid region where water resources are critical.
Environmental context
Monte Vista WWTP is located in the Rio Grande Basin, within the San Luis Valley of Colorado. Treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Rio Grande River, which flows south through New Mexico and Texas before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water source for agriculture and communities in the arid Southwest. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Monte Vista WWTP is located at 135 Getz Drive, Monte Vista, Colorado, in the San Luis Valley of Rio Grande County.
The plant serves approximately 4,129 residents in the city of Monte Vista, Colorado.
Treated effluent from Monte Vista WWTP likely discharges into a local waterway within the Rio Grande Basin, eventually reaching the Rio Grande River.
As a U.S. facility, Monte Vista WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, requiring compliance with effluent limits.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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