Overview
WIGGINS WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 913 residents in Wiggins, Colorado. It discharges 302.83 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
WIGGINS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wiggins, Morgan County, Colorado. The plant serves a population of approximately 913 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants of this scale, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The facility has a designed capacity of 757.08 megaliters per year, with an annual discharge volume of 302.83 megaliters. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that drain into the South Platte River basin, a critical water source for agriculture and ecosystems in northeastern Colorado. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Platte River watershed, which flows through Colorado, Nebraska, and ultimately joins the Platte River. This basin supports irrigated agriculture, wildlife habitat, and municipal water supplies. The South Platte is a vital resource in the semi-arid region, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream users and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
WIGGINS WWTP is located at 217 Elm Avenue, Wiggins, Morgan County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents in the Wiggins area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the South Platte River basin, supporting downstream water uses.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities of this size.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Secondary treatment is mandated for municipal plants to protect water quality.
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