Overview
Arbuckle WWTF is an advanced treatment plant serving College City, California. It treats wastewater for 2,100 residents with a designed capacity of 1,892.70 volume units.
Arbuckle WWTF is a wastewater treatment facility located in College City, Colusa County, California. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,100 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,892.70 volume units and currently handles a discharge volume of 961.50. As an advanced treatment facility, it meets stringent standards under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. The plant's advanced treatment level indicates it likely employs tertiary processes such as filtration or nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the Sacramento River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sacramento River basin, which flows through California's Central Valley and ultimately into the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports critical habitats for fish species like Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Arbuckle WWTF is located on Main Street in College City, Colusa County, California, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,100 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Sacramento River basin, which flows to the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, Arbuckle WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the US EPA.
For small communities, advanced treatment is not always required, but Arbuckle WWTF employs advanced treatment, which often includes tertiary processes for nutrient removal or disinfection, exceeding minimum secondary treatment standards.
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