Stonegate Village MD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Parker, Colorado

Stonegate Village MD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Parker, Colorado, within Douglas County. It serves a population of about 8,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility in the region. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the South Platte River basin. As a US-based facility, Stonegate Village MD operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and likely permitted through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For plants serving populations around 8,500, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is expected to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits. The treated wastewater from Stonegate Village MD is discharged into a receiving water body that flows into the South Platte River, a major tributary of the Platte River system. This river supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the local watershed and maintaining the ecological health of the South Platte River basin.

Stonegate Village MD discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the South Platte River watershed. The South Platte River flows through Colorado and Nebraska, eventually joining the Platte River, which empties into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish species, including trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's discharge must meet water quality standards to protect aquatic life and downstream uses such as irrigation and recreation.