Overview
Morrison Creek Metro is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,500 people in Routt County, Colorado. It discharges 946.35 megaliters annually and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Morrison Creek Metro is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Routt County, Colorado, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,500 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage local wastewater. The plant's designed capacity is 1,324.89 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 946.35 megaliters. As a secondary treatment facility, Morrison Creek Metro meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Yampa River watershed, which flows through northwestern Colorado and eventually joins the Green River, a tributary of the Colorado River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yampa River basin, which drains into the Green River and ultimately the Colorado River. The Yampa River is one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Colorado River system, supporting native fish species such as the Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining downstream water quality and habitat connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
Morrison Creek Metro is located on Uncompahgre Road in Routt County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,500 residents in the Routt County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yampa River watershed, which flows into the Green River and eventually the Colorado River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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