Mountain WSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jefferson County, Colorado

Mountain WSD is a wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Colorado, along South US Highway 285 Access Road. The plant serves a small population of 700 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, meeting high standards for effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 264.98 volume units, it effectively manages the wastewater from its service area. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The treated effluent from Mountain WSD discharges into local streams that flow into the South Platte River, a major tributary of the Platte River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain the ecological health of this important watershed.

Mountain WSD discharges into local waterways that drain into the South Platte River, which flows through Colorado and Nebraska before joining the Platte River. The South Platte basin supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment ensures minimal impact on this sensitive river ecosystem.