Overview
LAKEPORT SOUTH WWTF serves approximately 8,590 residents in Lakeport, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework via NPDES permits.
LAKEPORT SOUTH WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Park Street in Lakeport, Lake County, California. It serves a population of about 8,590 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US inland plants. 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 California State Water Resources Control Board or its regional board. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within California. Clear Lake is an ecologically significant water body supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The lake ultimately drains via Cache Creek into the Sacramento River system, reaching the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Clear Lake watershed, a large natural lake in Lake County. Clear Lake is a key habitat for native fish species and migratory waterfowl, and its waters flow through Cache Creek to the Sacramento River, eventually reaching the San Francisco Bay estuary. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall influences runoff and water quality dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
LAKEPORT SOUTH WWTF is located on Park Street in Lakeport, Lake County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,590 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges into the Clear Lake watershed. Clear Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in California and drains via Cache Creek to the Sacramento River and San Francisco Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in California, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Some plants may also incorporate advanced treatment if discharging to sensitive waters.
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