Overview
Beaumont WWTF serves approximately 11,384 residents in Beaumont, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework for municipal wastewater treatment.
Beaumont WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Beaumont, Riverside County, California. The plant serves a population of around 11,384 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a US facility, the plant 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. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Santa Ana River basin and then to the Pacific Ocean. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in a region characterized by semi-arid climate and growing urban development.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Santa Ana River watershed, which flows through Southern California to the Pacific Ocean near Huntington Beach. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory birds. The semi-arid climate means water resources are highly valued, and wastewater treatment helps maintain stream flows and water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Beaumont WWTF is located at 644 Luis Estrada Road, Beaumont, Riverside County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,384 residents in the city of Beaumont and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Santa Ana River and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, Beaumont WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the California State Water Resources Control Board through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
For municipal plants of this scale in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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