Overview
FRANKLIN WWTF in Merced County, California serves 5,250 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
FRANKLIN WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Merced County, California, serving a population of approximately 5,250 residents. The plant is part of the Franklin County Water District's infrastructure, managing wastewater from the local community. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the San Joaquin River basin, which ultimately drains to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the San Joaquin River, which flows into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and then San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports critical habitats for fish and wildlife, including salmon and steelhead trout. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal droughts makes water quality management essential for maintaining ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
FRANKLIN WWTF is located in Merced County, California, United States, at 2115 Drake Avenue, within the Franklin County Water District service area.
FRANKLIN WWTF serves approximately 5,250 residents in the Merced County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the San Joaquin River basin, which flows to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay.
FRANKLIN WWTF operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, requiring secondary treatment and effluent limits to protect water quality.
In California, wastewater treatment plants serving around 5,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, meeting state and federal standards under the Clean Water Act.
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