Overview
Mount Werner WSD serves Routt County, Colorado, treating wastewater for approximately 5,658 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring local water quality protection.
Mount Werner WSD is a wastewater treatment facility located in Routt County, Colorado, serving a population of about 5,658 people. The plant is situated in the Yampa River Valley, a region known for its mountainous terrain and outdoor recreation. As a municipal wastewater system, it plays a key role in managing the community's water resources. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. These permits set effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's design capacity and operational status align with regulatory expectations for a small to medium agglomeration. The treated effluent from Mount Werner WSD likely discharges into the Yampa River watershed, which flows into the Green River and ultimately the Colorado River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for the arid Southwest. The plant's operations are essential for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
Mount Werner WSD discharges into the Yampa River basin, a tributary of the Green River that flows into 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 plant's treatment performance is crucial for preserving downstream habitats and water quality in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
Mount Werner WSD is located on Wastewater Road in Routt County, Colorado, United States. It serves the surrounding community in the Yampa River Valley.
Mount Werner WSD serves approximately 5,658 residents in Routt County, Colorado.
Mount Werner WSD likely discharges treated effluent into the Yampa River watershed, which flows into the Green River and then the Colorado River. The discharge is regulated under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Mount Werner WSD operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires wastewater treatment plants to obtain NPDES permits. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and plants serving populations around 5,658 typically require secondary treatment.
In Colorado, wastewater treatment plants serving around 5,700 people typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. They must comply with state and federal regulations to protect the Yampa River and downstream water bodies.
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