Treatment plant has continuously operated since 1998 without any significant downtime.

Starting in 2022 a plan for current and future operations, maintenance and capacities was created and implemented.

• Inspected and either replaced, repaired, maintained, or upgraded electronics and mechanic systems,

• Started purchase program to have onsite spare electronic parts and pumps for backup in emergencies system failures. This is an ongoing effort.

• Lined Divide Ranch Reservoir and the Pumphouse Pond with Bentonite clay to obtain compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

• Secured enough winter wastewater storage capacity to satisfy all future expansions of the Treatment Plant and community.
  

About Our Treatment Process

Our sanitation district uses a simple, reliable treatment system designed for small Colorado communities. Each property is required to have a three‑chamber septic tank, where solids settle and remain onsite. Only the clarified liquid from the final chamber flows to the district’s central facility.

At the plant, this liquid enters a Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR). In the SBR, the water is aerated, mixed, and allowed to settle in timed cycles, which improves clarity and reduces contaminants. Because the SBR operates in batches, it is well‑suited for small districts with fluctuating daily flows.

After the SBR cycle is complete, the water passes through a sand filter for additional polishing. This step removes fine particles and prepares the water for final disinfection.

The filtered water is collected in a holding tank and then chlorinated to ensure it meets state standards for reuse. Once disinfected, the water is delivered to the local golf course reservoir, where it is used as irrigation water, reducing demand on potable supplies and supporting beneficial reuse.

This combination of onsite septic tanks and centralized treatment allows our district to operate efficiently, protect local groundwater, and return clean, safe water back to the community.