Overview
CCCSD Wastewater Treatment Plnt is a 3.5 MW gas power plant in California, United States, owned by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. It supports local wastewater treatment operations.
CCCSD Wastewater Treatment Plnt is a gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States, with a capacity of 3.5 MW. The plant is owned by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and is currently operational. As a small-scale gas power plant, it primarily serves the energy needs of the associated wastewater treatment facility. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Gas power plants of this size typically use reciprocating engines or small gas turbines. The plant's capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation in the United States. This facility plays a role in providing reliable power for wastewater treatment processes, contributing to local infrastructure resilience. Its location in Contra Costa County, part of the San Francisco Bay Area, places it in a region with stringent air quality regulations. The plant's gas fuel source results in lower emissions compared to coal or oil, aligning with regional environmental goals.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with dense population and strict air quality standards under the EPA's NAAQS, means the facility must comply with rigorous emission controls. The small capacity (3.5 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint, but proximity to populated areas requires careful management of local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
CCCSD Wastewater Treatment Plnt is located in California, United States, with coordinates 37.997800, -122.069700. It is owned by Central Contra Costa Sanitary District.
The plant has a capacity of 3.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). State-level regulations may also apply.
As a gas-fired plant, it produces lower emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to coal plants, but still emits carbon dioxide (CO2). Its small capacity limits its overall environmental impact.