Overview
Live Oak WWTP serves Sutter County, California, treating wastewater for approximately 8,247 residents. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations with EPA NPDES permitting.
Live Oak WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sutter County, California, serving a population of around 8,247. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Sacramento River system. 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. The plant's receiving waters flow into the Sacramento River, which is a major tributary of the San Francisco Bay and Delta ecosystem. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory fish species, including salmon and steelhead trout.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local waterways that drain into the Sacramento River, a key component of the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary. This watershed supports a complex ecosystem with diverse aquatic species and serves as an important migratory corridor for anadromous fish. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall influences flow patterns and water quality management.
Frequently asked questions
Live Oak WWTP is located in Sutter County, California, United States, serving the community of Live Oak and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 8,247 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Sacramento River system, which ultimately reaches the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary.
As a US facility, Live Oak WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the California State Water Resources Control Board through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For a population of approximately 8,000, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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