Overview
PAIGE AFFLERBAUGH WWTF is a secondary treatment plant in Los Angeles County, California, serving 188 people with a design capacity of 113.56 volume units. It discharges treated wastewater inland, supporting local water quality.
PAIGE AFFLERBAUGH WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Los Angeles County, California, within the United States. The plant serves a small population of 188 residents and operates with a secondary treatment level, which is standard for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 volume units and a discharge volume of 113.56 volume units, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged to a local water body, contributing to the regional hydrology. The plant's inland location means its discharge supports local streams and groundwater recharge, ultimately flowing into the Pacific Ocean via the Los Angeles River or nearby watersheds. This helps maintain aquatic habitats and water supply in the semi-arid Southern California region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Los Angeles River watershed, which flows through urban areas before reaching the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for water supply and recreation in Southern California. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
PAIGE AFFLERBAUGH WWTF is located on Stephens Ranch Road in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
The plant serves a population of 188 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater to a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Los Angeles River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
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