Overview
The City of Westport WW Treatment_Sewer plant serves approximately 2,022 residents in Westport, Washington, USA. It is located near the coast of Grays Harbor County, discharging into the Pacific Ocean watershed.
The City of Westport WW Treatment_Sewer plant is a municipal wastewater facility serving the small coastal community of Westport, Washington, in Grays Harbor County. With a population served of about 2,022, this plant manages wastewater for a small agglomeration on the Pacific coast. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day suggests a facility sized for the local population. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into Grays Harbor or directly into the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the region's coastal water quality. The surrounding watershed supports diverse marine life, including salmon and shellfish, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the coast of Grays Harbor, an estuary that drains into the Pacific Ocean. This area supports critical habitats for salmon, Dungeness crab, and migratory birds. The facility's discharge must meet stringent water quality standards to protect the sensitive marine environment and recreational uses of the harbor and adjacent beaches.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Westport, Washington, USA, near the Westport Light Trail in Grays Harbor County, close to the Pacific coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,022 residents of Westport, a small coastal community in Washington state.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into Grays Harbor or directly into the Pacific Ocean, subject to NPDES permit requirements under the Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology, requiring secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with disinfection before discharge to protect coastal waters.
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