How He Replaced 50-Year-Old Temporary Wastewater Treatment Plant

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How He Replaced A 50-Year-Old “Temporary” Wastewater Treatment Plant | EP 5

Geovanny Romero of the Morrison Creek district on replacing a 50-year-old "temporary" wastewater treatment plant near Stagecoach Reservoir, Colorado.

Development often brings to mind lost habitat, displaced wildlife and dense building. The area around Stagecoach Reservoir in Routt County, Colorado, has built something different. In this episode of Engineers for Communities, Geovanny Romero talks about helping shape and grow one of the up-and-coming rural communities in Colorado. He also shares the story of replacing a 50-year-old "temporary" wastewater treatment plant.

Guest

Geovanny Romero joins as District Manager of the Morrison Creek Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District.

In this episode

  • Geovanny's path to Routt County.
  • What it is like to work in Routt County, and the people who live there.
  • The challenges and successes of replacing a 50-year-old "temporary" wastewater treatment plant.
  • Working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on discharge limit requirements.
  • Current growth plans for the Stagecoach area.

Planning a plant replacement of your own? See how MES handles wastewater engineering in Colorado.

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