Overview
Hangtown Creek WWTP serves about 10,335 people in Placerville, California. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the American River basin.
Hangtown Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Placerville, El Dorado County, California. Serving a population of approximately 10,335, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this inland community in the Sierra Nevada foothills. As a facility operating under the U.S. Clean Water Act, Hangtown Creek WWTP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Hangtown Creek, a tributary of the South Fork American River, which flows into Folsom Lake and ultimately the Sacramento River and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for recreation and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
Hangtown Creek WWTP discharges into Hangtown Creek, a tributary of the South Fork American River. The South Fork American River flows into Folsom Lake, a key reservoir in the Sacramento River system, which drains into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports steelhead trout and Chinook salmon, making water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Hangtown Creek WWTP is located in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, United States.
Hangtown Creek WWTP serves approximately 10,335 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Hangtown Creek, which flows into the South Fork American River and eventually reaches Folsom Lake and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Hangtown Creek WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the regional board.
For a plant serving around 10,000 people in California, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water is sensitive.
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