Overview
Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District serves approximately 14,175 residents in Falcon, Colorado. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES program, treating wastewater before discharge into local waterways.
Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District is a wastewater treatment facility located in Falcon, El Paso County, Colorado. It serves a population of about 14,175 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the local community's sanitation infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. The plant's design capacity and treatment processes are managed to meet state and federal standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Arkansas River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Arkansas River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows through the Great Plains and into the Mississippi River system. The Arkansas River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important water source for irrigation and municipal use. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are particularly valuable.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Falcon, El Paso County, Colorado, United States, near Stapleton Drive in the Scenic View at Paint Brush Hills area.
The plant serves approximately 14,175 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US EPA guidelines.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also include nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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