Statement on White Plume of Smoke at UTSD Treatment Plant, Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado
Residents and visitors in the vicinity of Mall Road, Estes Park, may observe a white plume of smoke emanating from the Upper Thompson Sanitation District Treatment Plant location during early week day mornings. This occurrence is the result of routine testing of our diesel generator.
The diesel generator is run for approximately 10 minutes on those mornings to ensure it remains in proper working condition. This critical equipment test is essential to guarantee that the generator can provide alternate power in the event of an emergency, thus maintaining the continuous operation of the treatment plant.
We apologize for any alarm or inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the community’s understanding as we take necessary steps to ensure the reliability and safety of our facilities.
Thank you for your attention.