Overview
Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority serves 510 people in Neskowin, Oregon, with advanced wastewater treatment. The plant discharges 416.40 megaliters annually into the local coastal environment.
The Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority is a wastewater treatment facility located in Neskowin, Oregon, along the Oregon Coast Highway in Tillamook County. Serving a small population of 510 residents, this plant is situated in a coastal community on the Pacific Ocean. The facility provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 2,839.05 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 416.40 megaliters, the plant operates well below its capacity. As a US facility, it falls under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit, which sets strict limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean, likely via a local creek or direct outfall. This discharge supports the health of the nearshore marine environment, including habitats for salmon, shellfish, and other aquatic species. The facility plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the ecologically sensitive Oregon coast region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean along the Oregon coast, a region known for its productive marine ecosystems. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including salmon runs and shellfish beds. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the nearshore environment from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 48798 Oregon Coast Highway in Neskowin, Tillamook County, Oregon, United States, along the scenic Pacific Coast.
The plant serves a small community of 510 residents in Neskowin and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, likely via a local outfall or creek, after advanced treatment to protect coastal water quality.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
For small coastal communities in Oregon, advanced treatment is common to meet stringent water quality standards and protect sensitive marine habitats.
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