Water and Wastewater

Water and Wastewater

Water and Wastewater Transmission

Salida’s Public Works department maintains the water and sewer infrastructure, including the main lines and water meters. Should you suspect a leak or a line break, sewer main backup, have questions regarding the City’s backflow program, or other utility related permits and questions, please contact the public works department.

Water Treatment

The Water Plant Manager is responsible for the treatment and delivery of all water to the city water system. The city water system is required to meet stringent water quality control standards that are implemented and enforced by the Colorado Department of Health. These standards include daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual testing of certain parameters for each water source. Salida has three water sources, which constitute three separate treatment and pumping facilities.

The Water Plant Manager supervises all phases of treatment and maintenance and is also responsible for all daily, weekly and monthly accounting, and storage of Salida’s excess water credits. Plant personnel are responsible for ensuring that the water treatment facility, equipment, storage tanks and pump station are properly maintained and repaired. The grounds on all three sites are also maintained by plant personnel.

Wastewater Treatment

The Wastewater Treatment Plant operates under a permit from the State of Colorado to treat waste from Salida, and Poncha Springs, as well as all septic waste from the surrounding area. Plant personnel are responsible for all plant operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the facility. The plant also provides laboratory services for the surrounding area. The Wastewater Plant Manager supervises the facility, including the laboratory, bio-solids process, and maintenance of the facility.