Overview
AVENAL WWTF serves approximately 5,360 residents in Avenal, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with regulatory oversight through the EPA NPDES permitting system.
AVENAL WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Avenal, Kings County, California. Serving a population of around 5,360, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in this inland agricultural community. As a US-based facility, AVENAL WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the San Joaquin River basin, contributing to the larger San Francisco Bay Delta ecosystem. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural water reuse in the Central Valley.
Environmental context
AVENAL WWTF discharges into the San Joaquin River basin, which flows through the Central Valley to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory fish species and providing critical habitat for waterfowl. The plant's operations are important for protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive area.
Frequently asked questions
AVENAL WWTF is located in Avenal, Kings County, California, United States. The facility serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local community.
AVENAL WWTF serves approximately 5,360 residents in the Avenal area. This population size classifies it as a small to medium agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks.
AVENAL WWTF discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the San Joaquin River basin. The discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
AVENAL WWTF operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. The California State Water Resources Control Board oversees permitting and compliance for facilities in the state.
For plants serving approximately 5,000 people in California, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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