Overview
Riverbank WWTF serves approximately 22,924 residents in Riverbank, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater to local waterways.
Riverbank WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Riverbank, Stanislaus County, California. It serves a population of around 22,924, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for US inland plants. Under the US Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Regulatory expectations for this population tier include effective nutrient removal and pathogen control. The plant discharges to the San Joaquin River watershed, which flows through California's Central Valley and ultimately drains into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the San Joaquin River basin, part of the larger Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta system that empties into San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital migratory route for anadromous fish. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal droughts makes water quality management particularly important for maintaining downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Riverbank WWTF is located in Riverbank, Stanislaus County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,924 residents in the Riverbank area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater to the San Joaquin River watershed, which flows through the Central Valley to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay.
As a US facility, Riverbank WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. These permits set effluent limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in California, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge, followed by disinfection. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet regional water quality goals.
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