Overview
RANGELY WWTP serves the community of Rangely in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, treating wastewater for approximately 4,112 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
RANGELY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, serving the town of Rangely and surrounding areas. With a population served of about 4,112, the plant is classified as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. The plant is situated in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, near the Utah border, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a U.S. facility, RANGELY WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EPA standards. The plant is expected to handle the needs of the local population. The treated effluent from RANGELY WWTP is likely discharged to a nearby water body, possibly the White River or its tributaries, which flow into the Green River and eventually the Colorado River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in the Colorado River Basin.
Environmental context
RANGELY WWTP discharges into the White River watershed, which flows into the Green River and then the Colorado River. This river system supports a variety of fish species, including endangered Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this arid region, where water resources are critical for agriculture, recreation, and municipal use.
Frequently asked questions
RANGELY WWTP is located at 400 Bronco Road, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, 81648, United States, serving the town of Rangely.
The plant serves approximately 4,112 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the White River watershed, which flows into the Green River and then the Colorado River, supporting downstream ecosystems.
As a U.S. facility, RANGELY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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