Tag: Colorado

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Boulder Water Resource Recovery Facility (formerly 75th Street WWTF)Location: 4049 75th Street, Boulder, Boulder County, ColoradoOperating Authority: City of Boulder Utilities DepartmentDesign Capacity: 25.0 MGD (Hydraulic)Current Average Flow: ~13.5 MGDPopulation Served: ~108,000 residents (plus substantial commercial/industrial/university base)Service Area: City of Boulder and Gunbarrel Improvement DistrictReceiving Water Body: Boulder Creek (Segment […]

Introduction Colorado sits at a unique geographical and regulatory intersection within the United States water sector. As a headwaters state, the effluent quality from Colorado’s wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) dictates the water health for millions of downstream users in the Colorado, Platte, Arkansas, and Rio Grande river basins. Consequently, the state maintains some of the […]

As populations surge across the American West, ensuring adequate water supplies presents an escalating challenge for municipalities. Aurora, Colorado, provides a model for sustainably securing a city’s long-term water needs despite rapid expansion. Aurora taps into renewable underground water sources through the innovative Prairie Waters Project while promoting conservation and responsible growth. Rapid Growth Strains […]