Overview
Healdsburg WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving approximately 11,442 people in Sonoma County, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting framework.
Healdsburg WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 638 Foreman Lane in Sonoma County, California. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,442 residents in the Healdsburg area, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the Regional Water Quality Control Board. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required as a minimum standard. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Russian River and then to the Pacific Ocean. The Russian River is an important ecological corridor supporting salmonid species and other aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Russian River watershed, which flows southwesterly through Sonoma County before entering the Pacific Ocean at Jenner. The Russian River supports diverse aquatic life, including threatened coho salmon and steelhead trout, and provides habitat for numerous bird species. The river's estuary is ecologically sensitive, serving as a critical nursery for juvenile salmonids.
Frequently asked questions
Healdsburg WWTF is located at 638 Foreman Lane in Sonoma County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,442 people in the Healdsburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Russian River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, Healdsburg WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the relevant Regional Water Quality Control Board.
For a plant serving approximately 11,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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