Overview
Bass Lake WWTF serves approximately 5,630 residents in Bass Lake, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge into the local watershed.
Bass Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is a municipal treatment plant located in Bass Lake, Madera County, California. It serves a population of about 5,630 people in the Sierra Nevada foothills community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the regional water board. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible additional nutrient controls if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into Bass Lake and eventually reaches the San Joaquin River system. This river flows through California's Central Valley and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this recreational and ecologically important area.
Environmental context
Bass Lake WWTF discharges into the Bass Lake watershed, which is part of the upper San Joaquin River basin. The lake is a popular recreational destination and supports diverse aquatic life. Downstream, the San Joaquin River flows through agricultural and urban areas before reaching the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a critical estuarine habitat for fish and wildlife. Protecting water quality in this system is essential for both ecological health and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
Bass Lake WWTF is located at 40437 Malum Ridge Road, Bass Lake, Madera County, California, in the Sierra Nevada region.
The plant serves approximately 5,630 residents in the Bass Lake community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into Bass Lake and eventually the San Joaquin River system.
As a US facility, Bass Lake WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the regional water board.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water, additional nutrient removal may be required.
Nearby plants