Overview
Boron WWTF is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,213 people in Plumas County, California. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, operating under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
Boron WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Plumas County, California, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,213 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale. With a designed capacity of 794.93 volume units and a current discharge volume of 681.37 units, the plant maintains operational capacity to meet local demand. Compliance is ensured through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sacramento River system and then to the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic habitats and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Sacramento River basin, which flows through Northern California to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and into San Francisco Bay. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including salmonid species, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Boron WWTF is located in Plumas County, California, United States, at latitude 40.308 and longitude -120.712.
The plant serves a population of 2,213 residents in the Boron area of Plumas County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Sacramento River system and eventually to the Pacific Ocean.
Boron WWTF provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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