Overview
Rio Vista WWTF serves approximately 3,992 residents in Rio Vista, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Rio Vista Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Beach Drive in Rio Vista, Solano County, California. Serving a population of about 3,992, the plant is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a U.S. facility, Rio Vista WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges into surface waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, a critical estuarine ecosystem that drains into San Francisco Bay and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. The Delta supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and other migratory fish, and is a key water source for California's agricultural and urban regions.
Environmental context
Rio Vista WWTF discharges into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, a vast and ecologically sensitive estuary that connects to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This delta is a vital habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, including several threatened and endangered species. The plant's operations are subject to stringent discharge limits to protect water quality in this complex and important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Rio Vista WWTF is located on Beach Drive in Rio Vista, Solano County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,992 residents of Rio Vista.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, which flows into San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Rio Vista WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or a regional board.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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