Overview
PARKER WWTP serves approximately 41,000 residents in Parker, Colorado. The facility discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the South Platte River basin.
PARKER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Parker, Colorado, serving a population of about 41,000. The plant is situated in Douglas County, part of the Denver metropolitan area, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The facility's treatment process and capacity are designed to handle the wastewater from the growing community, with oversight from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local waterway, which flows into the South Platte River. This river is a vital water source for agriculture and ecosystems in northeastern Colorado, eventually draining into the Platte River and the Missouri River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the South Platte River, which flows through the Denver Basin and into the Platte River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and municipal water supply in the region. The South Platte River is also a critical migratory corridor for birds along the Central Flyway.
Frequently asked questions
PARKER WWTP is located in Parker, Douglas County, Colorado, United States, near Stage Run.
The plant serves approximately 41,000 residents in the Parker area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the South Platte River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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