Wastewater Treatment

The Woodland Park wastewater treatment plant is designed to treat up to 0.893 million gallons per day (MGD).  Ammonia removal is a special requirement to protect Trout Creek as a cold-water fishery.  Peak monthly flow for 2006 was 0.652 MGD, or 73% of current capacity.  However, organic loading is driving the need for a plant expansion.  In 2007 engineering is being initiated to expand the wastewater plant in 2009.  This expansion will also provide a higher degree of treatment.  Water conservation will pay off in the expansion with less hydraulic capacity required.

After the main treatment processes, wastewater solids are dewatered, mixed with wood chips and composted.  The City’s compost meets all standards for EPA’s “unrestricted use” category.  This compost makes a great soil amendment and is free to City residents.  Call 687-6016.