Overview
El Toro Water District WWTF serves approximately 51,539 residents in Dana Point, California, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
El Toro Water District WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dana Point, California, serving a population of about 51,539. Situated in Orange County, the plant is part of the region's water infrastructure, treating wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into San Juan Creek, which flows to the Pacific Ocean via the San Juan Creek watershed. This coastal discharge requires compliance with stringent nutrient and pathogen limits to protect marine ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the San Juan Creek watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean at Dana Point. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation. Coastal discharge must meet strict water quality standards to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive marine habitats, including kelp forests and rocky intertidal zones.
Frequently asked questions
El Toro Water District WWTF is located in Dana Point, California, along San Juan Creek Trail in Orange County.
The plant serves approximately 51,539 residents in the Dana Point area.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into San Juan Creek, which flows to the Pacific Ocean. The plant is within 50 km of the coast, requiring compliance with coastal discharge regulations.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Secondary treatment is typically required for facilities of this scale.
Plants serving around 50,000 people in the U.S. generally employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits.
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