Tabernash Meadows WSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tabernash, Colorado

Tabernash Meadows WSD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tabernash, Colorado, serving a small population of 887 residents. The facility is situated in Grand County, within the Rocky Mountain region, and provides secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 and a discharge volume of 109.78, the plant has ample capacity to serve its community. The treatment process is secondary, meeting the standard requirements for organic pollutant removal. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River basin. The plant's location in a mountainous area means it plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the Colorado River system.

The plant discharges into the Colorado River basin, a critical water source for the southwestern United States. The downstream environment includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support native fish species and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this headwater region is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Colorado River and its tributaries.