Overview
PORTOLA WWTF serves the community of Portola, California, with a population of 2,050. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
PORTOLA WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Portola, Plumas County, California. Serving a population of approximately 2,050, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community in the Sierra Nevada region. As a US facility, PORTOLA WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small agglomerations like Portola, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from PORTOLA WWTF is discharged into a local water body that eventually flows into the Feather River watershed, a major tributary of the Sacramento River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream, making proper treatment essential for environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local watercourse that drains into the Feather River, which flows through the Sierra Nevada foothills to the Sacramento River and ultimately into the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports critical habitats for salmon and steelhead trout, and maintaining water quality is vital for these species and the broader ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
PORTOLA WWTF is located on Park Avenue in Portola, Plumas County, California, United States.
PORTOLA WWTF serves a population of approximately 2,050 people in the city of Portola and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Feather River watershed, part of the larger Sacramento River basin.
As a US facility, PORTOLA WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or a regional board.
For small communities like Portola, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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