Overview
Lodi WPCF serves approximately 59,000 residents in Lodi, California. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the San Joaquin River basin.
Lodi WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California. The plant serves a population of about 59,000 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for the United States. As a US facility, Lodi WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the San Joaquin River. This river flows through California's Central Valley and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a critical ecological zone that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory species before reaching San Francisco Bay.
Environmental context
Lodi WPCF discharges into the San Joaquin River basin, part of the larger Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta system. This delta is a vital ecological corridor for fish species such as Chinook salmon and Delta smelt. The plant's operations are subject to stringent water quality standards to protect downstream habitats and drinking water supplies in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Lodi WPCF is located in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, United States.
Lodi WPCF serves approximately 59,000 residents in the Lodi area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the San Joaquin River and ultimately the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
As a US facility, Lodi WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Lodi, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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