Rules & Regulations

Serving Estes Park Since 1941

District's current wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) constructed in 1964 and has seen numerous enhancements over the years. Consistent routine maintenance and annual budgeted upgrades ensure optimal operation that meets increasingly stringent effluent restrictions. The current WWTF permitted capacity is 1.5 MGD (million gallons per day) with the plant operating at approximately 50-55% capacity during peak summer season. Wastewater passes through a series of basins that modify air levels and create environments that encourage desirable biological activities. Continuously recycling a portion of flow enables repeat processing, which achieves further filtration. Finally, effluent is polished with dissolved air flotation (DAF) and UV disinfection before discharge to the Big Thompson River.

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Serving Estes Park Since 1941

In the late 1980's, District began budgeting for annual sewer main upgrades with the goal of improved service quality. Replacing old, undersized clay lines decreases the possibility of backups and reduces infiltration. As of December 2022, District's collection system consists of approximately 29 miles of sewer main and 785 manholes. Only 17.4% of District lines remain VCP (vitrified clay pipe) with the remainder being PVC, ductile iron or HDPHE. We are extremely proud that these annual upgrades continue today as they afford District ratepayers improved sewer service for years to come.

Pictured is a pipe bursting project pushing new HDPHE pipe through an old clay line.

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Serving Estes Park Since 1941

Wastewater collection and treatment is an important part of protecting public health in our community. District is funded by user and service fees billed quarterly: we do not levy a property tax mill. The Rules and Regulations linked below set forth terms and conditions for EPSD's management of sewer service relative to non-payment of user, service and/or tap fees. These rules and regulations were adopted in accordance with State of Colorado statutes.

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