Overview
NETARTS OCEANSIDE SANITARY DISTRICT is a secondary treatment plant in Oceanside, Oregon, serving about 1,867 people. It discharges 492.10 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,514.16 megaliters.
NETARTS OCEANSIDE SANITARY DISTRICT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oceanside, Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. The plant serves a small coastal community of approximately 1,867 residents, providing essential sanitation services along the Netarts Oceanside Highway West. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants discharging to surface waters. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 492.10 megaliters, the plant has ample capacity to handle current flows. As a U.S. facility, it operates under an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pacific Ocean via the nearby coastal waters, as the plant is located within 10 kilometers of the coast. The receiving environment supports diverse marine life, including shellfish beds and migratory fish species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall health of the nearshore ecosystem, requiring careful management to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean near the Oregon coast, within the Netarts Bay watershed. This coastal area supports ecologically sensitive habitats, including estuaries and intertidal zones that provide nursery grounds for salmon and Dungeness crab. The discharge must comply with Oregon's water quality standards to protect marine life and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Netarts Oceanside Highway West in Oceanside, Tillamook County, Oregon, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,867 residents in the Oceanside and Netarts areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pacific Ocean, as it is located within 10 kilometers of the coast.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
For small coastal communities in Oregon, secondary treatment is standard to meet water quality standards for marine discharge, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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