Overview
Long Beach WWTP serves approximately 3,475 residents in Long Beach, Washington. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and is located near the Pacific coast.
Long Beach WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Long Beach, Washington, serving a population of about 3,475. The plant is situated near the Pacific Ocean in Pacific County, within the coastal region of the state. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for this community. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. Facilities of this scale in the United States typically operate under the Clean Water Act and are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including salmon and other fish species, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local waterways. The coastal waters of Washington support critical habitats for salmon, shellfish, and marine mammals. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive nearshore environment, which is important for both ecological health and local tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Long Beach WWTP is located at 313 6th Street Northeast, Long Beach, Washington, in Pacific County, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves approximately 3,475 residents in the Long Beach area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow to the Pacific Ocean, following NPDES permit requirements.
As a U.S. facility, Long Beach WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Small plants in Washington often use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, with disinfection, to meet state water quality standards.
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