Overview
Niland WWTF serves 2,600 residents in Niland, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Niland WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Niland, Imperial County, California. It serves a population of approximately 2,600 people in this small desert community near the Salton Sea. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to the Salton Sea watershed, an ecologically important inland saline lake that supports migratory birds and aquatic life. The Salton Sea is a critical stopover on the Pacific Flyway and faces environmental challenges from agricultural runoff and salinity.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Salton Sea, a large saline lake in the Colorado Desert. The Salton Sea receives drainage from the Imperial Valley and is a vital habitat for migratory birds, including endangered species. Downstream, the sea has no outlet, concentrating pollutants and salts. The region's arid climate and agricultural activity place additional stress on water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Niland WWTF is located on Alcott Road in Niland, Imperial County, California, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,600 residents in the community of Niland.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent to the Salton Sea watershed, though specific discharge details are not publicly available.
As a US facility, Niland WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the US EPA.
Small US plants often use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or stabilization ponds to meet Clean Water Act standards.
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