Overview
Alberhill WWTP serves approximately 28,000 residents in Lake Elsinore, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Alberhill WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lake Elsinore, California, serving a population of about 28,000. The plant is situated in Riverside County, within the Santa Ana River watershed, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this growing community. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Treated effluent from Alberhill WWTP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Santa Ana River and then to the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Ana River is a critical water source for Southern California, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
Alberhill WWTP discharges into the Santa Ana River watershed, which flows through Riverside and Orange Counties before reaching the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach. The Santa Ana River supports a variety of aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes sensitive coastal ecosystems, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Alberhill WWTP is located at 523 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, California, in Riverside County, United States.
Alberhill WWTP serves approximately 28,000 residents in the Lake Elsinore area.
Treated wastewater from Alberhill WWTP is discharged into the Santa Ana River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
Alberhill WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For a plant serving a population of 28,000, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be necessary to meet water quality standards.
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