The Wastewater Utility Master Plan guides the city's wastewater collection system, treatment plant and water quality programs.

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Project Overview

Boulder's wastewater collection system and the 75th Street Waste Water Treatment Plant serves residences and businesses within the 26 square-mile Wastewater Utility Service Area. Boulder's collection system currently serves a population of approximately 110,000 people and 101,000 employees associated with commercial and industrial businesses.

Projected growth is anticipated to occur primarily through in-fill and redevelopment projects resulting in an estimated 128,000 people and 156,000 employees within the service area.

Guiding Principles

  • Protect Public Health and Safety
  • Protect Boulder's Natural Resources and the Environment
  • Maximize the use of the Wastewater Utility's Funds

Accepted

  • City Council: Feb. 2, 2010
  • Planning Board: Dec. 17, 2009
  • Water Resources Advisory Board: May 18, 2009