Overview
Hilton Creek WWTF is a secondary treatment plant in Mono County, California, serving 357 people. It discharges 113.56 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 302.83 million gallons per year.
Hilton Creek WWTF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mono County, California, United States. The plant serves a small population of 357 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for smaller communities in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 302.83 million gallons per year and currently discharges 113.56 million gallons per year. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Hilton Creek WWTF is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mono Lake basin. Mono Lake is a unique and ecologically sensitive saline lake that supports diverse aquatic life, including brine shrimp and migratory birds. The plant's operations are important for protecting this fragile ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Hilton Creek WWTF discharges into the Mono Lake watershed, a terminal lake basin in the Great Basin region. Mono Lake is a highly productive ecosystem that supports brine shrimp, alkali flies, and millions of migratory birds. The lake's unique chemistry and ecological significance make it a priority for water quality protection. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering this sensitive environment.
Frequently asked questions
Hilton Creek WWTF is located on Bald Mountain Road in Mono County, California, United States.
The plant serves a population of 357 residents in the Hilton Creek area of Mono County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Mono Lake basin.
As a US facility, Hilton Creek WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Small plants like Hilton Creek WWTF typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
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