Reeder Tract WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Bakersfield, California

Reeder Tract WWTF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Bakersfield, California, United States. It serves a small population of approximately 500 people, reflecting its role as a local-scale treatment plant within the broader municipal infrastructure of Kern County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 151.42 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting through the state of California, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the San Joaquin River system. This river flows through California's Central Valley and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a critical ecological zone supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this agriculturally and ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into the San Joaquin River basin, which flows through the Central Valley to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and eventually into the Pacific Ocean via San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports critical habitats for fish and wildlife, including salmon and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate and intensive agriculture make water quality management essential for both ecological health and human use.