Rye Town of Collection Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pueblo County, Colorado

Rye Town of Collection is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. It serves a small population of 201 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 378.54 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 22.71 megaliters, indicating significant reserve capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Pueblo County and eventually into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support water quality in the region's semi-arid environment.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Pueblo County and into the Mississippi River system. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for sustaining aquatic life and agricultural uses. The receiving waters support diverse species and are part of an important migratory corridor for birds.