Overview
Woodland Park North WWTP serves approximately 8,300 residents in Woodland Park, Colorado. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment standards for municipal facilities.
Woodland Park North WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado. The plant serves a population of about 8,300 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region. It is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. Under the US Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants are required to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with Colorado's water quality standards, which protect downstream water bodies. The treated effluent from Woodland Park North WWTP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Arkansas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and irrigation downstream. The plant's operations play a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's mountain streams and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows through the Rocky Mountains and into the Arkansas River Valley. This watershed supports cold-water fisheries, including trout species, and provides water for agricultural and municipal use. The plant's effluent must meet stringent nutrient and temperature standards to protect the sensitive mountain ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Woodland Park North WWTP is located in Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado, United States. The facility serves the northern part of the city.
The plant serves approximately 8,300 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River watershed. The discharge is regulated under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all municipal wastewater discharges. Colorado's water quality standards impose additional requirements for nutrients and temperature to protect cold-water ecosystems.
For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet local water quality goals.
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