Overview
Camarillo WWTF serves approximately 48,000 residents in Camarillo, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Camarillo Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is a municipal treatment plant located in Camarillo, Ventura County, California. It serves a population of about 48,000 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the Pacific coast. As a U.S. facility, Camarillo WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, and it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum, with potential for advanced treatment depending on local water quality requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Pacific Ocean via the Santa Clara River or Calleguas Creek watershed. These water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water resources. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and public health in the Ventura County area.
Environmental context
Camarillo WWTF discharges into the Calleguas Creek watershed, which flows into the Pacific Ocean at Mugu Lagoon. This coastal estuary provides critical habitat for migratory birds and marine species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in a region subject to seasonal drought and urban runoff pressures.
Frequently asked questions
Camarillo WWTF is located on Howard Road in Camarillo, Ventura County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 48,000 residents in the Camarillo area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Calleguas Creek watershed, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean at Mugu Lagoon.
As a U.S. facility, Camarillo WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Camarillo, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act. Many California plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stringent nutrient limits for sensitive receiving waters.
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