Overview
INCLINE VILLAGE wastewater treatment plant serves Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada, USA. It treats wastewater from approximately 9,400 residents in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The INCLINE VILLAGE wastewater treatment plant is located in Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada, United States, serving a population of approximately 9,400 people. The plant is situated in the Lake Tahoe Basin, a region known for its pristine alpine lake and sensitive environmental conditions. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards common in the Lake Tahoe Basin to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Tahoe watershed, which ultimately drains into the Truckee River and then to Pyramid Lake. Lake Tahoe is renowned for its clarity and ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Tahoe Basin, a high-altitude watershed that feeds the Truckee River and ultimately Pyramid Lake. Lake Tahoe is an oligotrophic lake with exceptional water clarity, making it highly sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding ecosystem supports diverse aquatic species and is a major recreational and ecological resource in the Sierra Nevada.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Sweetwater Road in Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Washoe County, Nevada, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,400 residents in the Incline Village-Crystal Bay area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Tahoe Basin, which drains into the Truckee River and ultimately Pyramid Lake.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, with additional nutrient removal often required in sensitive watersheds like Lake Tahoe.
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