Overview
Ridgemark WWTF serves approximately 3,120 residents in Hollister, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Ridgemark WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Ridgemark area of Hollister, California. Serving a population of about 3,120, it is a small-scale plant that manages wastewater for this unincorporated community in San Benito County. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards for discharge. The treated effluent from Ridgemark WWTF is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pajaro River and then to Monterey Bay in the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Pajaro River watershed, which flows through agricultural and rural areas before reaching Monterey Bay. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse marine life, including fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the bay's sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Ridgemark WWTF is located at 201 Tierra del Sol in the Ridgemark area of Hollister, California, within San Benito County.
The plant serves approximately 3,120 residents in the Ridgemark community and surrounding areas of Hollister.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Pajaro River, which ultimately reaches Monterey Bay in the Pacific Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Ridgemark WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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