Overview
Escalon WWTF serves 4,437 people in San Joaquin County, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Escalon WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in San Joaquin County, California, serving a population of approximately 4,437. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in the Central Valley. As a small-scale facility, Escalon WWTF is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the San Joaquin River system, ultimately reaching the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
Escalon WWTF discharges into the San Joaquin River watershed, which flows through the Central Valley to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This estuarine environment supports migratory fish species and provides habitat for waterfowl. The region faces challenges from agricultural runoff and seasonal water scarcity, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Escalon WWTF is located in San Joaquin County, California, United States, serving the community of Escalon.
Escalon WWTF serves approximately 4,437 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the San Joaquin River system, part of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed.
Escalon WWTF operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board to regulate its discharges.
Small plants like Escalon WWTF typically use primary and secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet NPDES permit limits.
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