Overview
Anderson WWTF serves approximately 9,500 residents in Anderson, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Anderson WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Anderson, Shasta County, California. It serves a population of around 9,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a U.S. facility, Anderson WWTF is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sacramento River system. This river flows southward through the Central Valley and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, eventually reaching San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Anderson WWTF discharges into the Sacramento River basin, which flows into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead trout, and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Anderson WWTF is located at 3701 Rupert Road, Anderson, Shasta County, California, United States.
Anderson WWTF serves approximately 9,500 residents in the Anderson area.
Anderson WWTF discharges treated wastewater into the Sacramento River basin, which flows into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and ultimately San Francisco Bay.
Anderson WWTF operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants serving populations of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet effluent limitations.
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