Overview
Brawley WWTP serves approximately 47,679 residents in Brawley, California. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Brawley WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brawley, Imperial County, California. It serves a population of about 47,679 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. inland plants. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater in the Imperial Valley. As a U.S. facility, Brawley WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential for advanced treatment depending on discharge requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Salton Sea, a critical inland saline lake in Southern California. The Salton Sea ecosystem supports migratory birds and aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this sensitive desert environment.
Environmental context
Brawley WWTP discharges into the Imperial Valley's drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Salton Sea. This terminal lake is a vital habitat for migratory waterfowl and fish species, but faces challenges from agricultural runoff and salinity. Effective wastewater treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting the ecological health of this unique inland water body.
Frequently asked questions
Brawley WWTP is located in Brawley, Imperial County, California, United States.
Brawley WWTP serves approximately 47,679 residents in the Brawley area.
Brawley WWTP discharges into local drainage channels that flow into the Salton Sea, a large inland lake in Southern California.
Brawley WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. This permit sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Some facilities may also incorporate advanced treatment or disinfection to meet specific permit requirements.
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