Morrison WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Morrison, Colorado

Morrison WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado. It serves a small population of 1,417 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the community. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,249.18 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 757.08 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the South Platte River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect water quality.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the South Platte River, which flows through the Denver metropolitan area and eventually joins the Platte River in Nebraska. The South Platte River is a critical water source for irrigation and municipal supply in the semi-arid region, and its health is vital for local ecosystems including fish populations and riparian habitats.