Overview
Ivanhoe WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving approximately 4,700 residents in Ivanhoe, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and discharges treated effluent to local waterways in the Tulare Lake Basin.
Ivanhoe WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ivanhoe, California, serving a population of approximately 4,700 residents. The plant is situated in Tulare County, part of California's Central Valley, an agriculturally intensive region with significant water management challenges. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For small to medium agglomerations like Ivanhoe, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. Regulatory compliance ensures protection of receiving waters. The treated effluent from Ivanhoe WWTF discharges into local waterways within the Tulare Lake Basin, an endorheic basin that historically contained Tulare Lake. The basin drains into the San Joaquin River system, which ultimately flows into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports critical aquatic habitats and agricultural water supplies, making effective wastewater treatment essential for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The Ivanhoe WWTF discharges into the Tulare Lake Basin, a closed basin in California's Central Valley that historically fed Tulare Lake. Today, the basin's waterways drain via engineered channels to the San Joaquin River, which flows into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is a key migratory corridor for birds. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Ivanhoe WWTF is located at 33065 Road 159, Ivanhoe, Tulare County, California, United States.
Ivanhoe WWTF serves approximately 4,700 residents in the community of Ivanhoe and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent to local waterways within the Tulare Lake Basin, which drains into the San Joaquin River system.
As a U.S. facility, Ivanhoe WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For small to medium agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
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