Overview
Oro Loma WWTF in Brisbane, California serves approximately 145,600 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the San Francisco Bay.
Oro Loma WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brisbane, California, serving a population of about 145,600. The plant is situated in San Mateo County, part of the San Francisco Bay Area, and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the surrounding urban and industrial areas. As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the scale of operations. The facility is part of a network of plants that protect the sensitive San Francisco Bay ecosystem. The treated effluent from Oro Loma WWTF discharges into the San Francisco Bay, a major estuary that connects to the Pacific Ocean via the Golden Gate. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, birds, and marine mammals, and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the San Francisco Bay, a large estuary that receives freshwater from the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers and flows into the Pacific Ocean. The bay is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds, fish species, and marine habitats. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Oro Loma WWTF is located in Brisbane, California, United States, in San Mateo County along the San Francisco Bay.
The plant serves approximately 145,600 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under regulatory frameworks.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the San Francisco Bay, which flows into the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, Oro Loma WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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