Overview
Moorpark WWTF serves approximately 37,576 residents in Moorpark, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Moorpark WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Moorpark, Ventura County, California. Serving a population of about 37,576, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, enforced through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the plant's scale relative to the community it serves. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Pacific Ocean via the Santa Clara River watershed. This coastal drainage system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water quality management in Southern California.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Moorpark WWTF flows into the Santa Clara River watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean near Ventura. This coastal watershed supports sensitive riparian and estuarine ecosystems, including habitats for steelhead trout and other native species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the river, which is a critical resource for agriculture, recreation, and wildlife in Ventura County.
Frequently asked questions
Moorpark WWTF is located in Moorpark, Ventura County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 37,576 residents in the Moorpark area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Santa Clara River watershed, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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