Overview
Bombay Beach WWRF is a secondary treatment plant in Coachella, California, serving 1,343 people. It discharges 302.83 volume units and has a designed capacity of 567.81 volume units.
Bombay Beach WWRF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Coachella, California, United States. The plant serves a small population of 1,343 and operates under secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 567.81 volume units and currently discharges 302.83 volume units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Salton Sea watershed, an inland saline lake in Southern California. The Salton Sea is an ecologically sensitive area that supports migratory birds and aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality in this arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Salton Sea watershed, a terminal lake in the Colorado Desert. The Salton Sea is a critical habitat for migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway and supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive inland water body.
Frequently asked questions
Bombay Beach WWRF is located in Coachella, California, United States, within Riverside County.
The plant serves a population of 1,343 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Salton Sea watershed, an inland terminal lake in Southern California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, Bombay Beach WWRF operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. It is subject to NPDES permits issued by the state or EPA to regulate discharges.
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