Overview
Blythe Regional WWTF serves approximately 12,155 people in Riverside County, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework for municipal wastewater treatment.
Blythe Regional WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Riverside County, California, serving an estimated population of 12,155. The plant is situated near South Broadway in the community of Blythe, within the Colorado Desert region. As a medium-sized facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Facilities of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum standard, with NPDES permits governing discharge limits. The regulatory context ensures compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from Blythe Regional WWTF is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River. The Colorado River is a critical water source for the southwestern United States, supporting agriculture, urban water supply, and diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this arid region.
Environmental context
Blythe Regional WWTF discharges into the Colorado River basin, a vital waterway that flows through multiple states and into the Gulf of California. The river supports a range of aquatic life, including several native fish species, and provides water for irrigation and municipal use. The facility's location in the Colorado Desert means water resources are particularly scarce, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance and water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Blythe Regional WWTF is located near South Broadway in Riverside County, California, within the community of Blythe. The facility serves the local population in this desert region.
The plant serves an estimated population of 12,155 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Colorado River. The discharge is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires municipal wastewater treatment plants to meet secondary treatment standards and obtain NPDES permits. The California State Water Resources Control Board oversees compliance.
For a plant serving around 12,000 people, 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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