Overview
Easterly WWTP serves Vacaville, California, treating wastewater for approximately 95,000 residents. The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Easterly WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Vacaville, Solano County, California. Serving a population of about 95,000, it is a key component of the city's infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a medium-scale operation. As a U. S. facility, Easterly WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The regulatory framework ensures that effluent meets water quality standards before release. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Sacramento River system and then to the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations are critical for protecting downstream water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
Easterly WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Sacramento River, which flows into the San Francisco Bay and then the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and steelhead, and is a vital habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet strict water quality standards to protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Easterly WWTP is located on Vaca Station Road in Vacaville, Solano County, California, United States.
Easterly WWTP serves approximately 95,483 residents in Vacaville and surrounding areas.
Easterly WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Sacramento River system, ultimately reaching the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean.
Easterly WWTP operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or a regional board. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
In the U. S. , wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 10,000 are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Many plants also incorporate advanced treatment or disinfection to meet specific permit requirements.
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