Overview
Phillips County_Amherst is a projected secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 200 people in Amherst, Colorado. It has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.
Phillips County_Amherst is a projected wastewater treatment facility located on Horner Street in Amherst, Phillips County, Colorado. Designed to serve a small population of 200 residents, the plant will provide secondary treatment for municipal wastewater in this rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it will meet the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The facility has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day, matching the projected discharge volume, indicating it is sized appropriately for the expected flow from the small service area. The plant's treated effluent will be discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Republican River basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant's operation will help protect water quality in the region's streams and support downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Republican River basin, which flows through northeastern Colorado and into Kansas. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is important for maintaining ecosystem health and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Horner Street in Amherst, Phillips County, Colorado, United States.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 200 people in the Amherst area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that are part of the Republican River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a municipal plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and will require an NPDES permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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