Crescent City WWTF - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Crescent City, California

Crescent City WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. It serves a population of approximately 13,070 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 kilometers of the ocean. As a U.S. facility, Crescent City WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or better to meet federal and state water quality standards. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the plant's intended throughput. The treated effluent from Crescent City WWTF ultimately discharges into the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the marine environment of the California coast. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Crescent City area, which includes sensitive coastal ecosystems and supports diverse aquatic life. Its operation helps safeguard downstream waters, including beaches and nearshore habitats important for recreation and wildlife.

Crescent City WWTF discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, impacting the coastal waters of Del Norte County. The receiving environment includes nearshore marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals. The plant's location near the coast means its effluent can influence water quality in sensitive areas, such as beaches and estuaries, which are important for both ecological health and local recreation.