Overview
DIXON WWTF serves approximately 18,536 residents in Solano County, California. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
DIXON WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Solano County, California, serving a population of around 18,536. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. As a US facility, DIXON WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, and the designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates a medium-sized facility. The treated effluent is likely discharged to a local waterway, contributing to the Sacramento River watershed, which ultimately drains into the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
DIXON WWTF discharges into the Sacramento River basin, which flows into the San Francisco Bay and then the Pacific Ocean. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead trout, and the plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
DIXON WWTF is located at 6840 Pedrick Road, Solano County, California, United States.
DIXON WWTF serves approximately 18,536 residents in the Solano County area.
The treated effluent from DIXON WWTF is discharged into the Sacramento River basin, which flows into the San Francisco Bay and ultimately the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, DIXON WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For a plant of this size in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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