Overview
Running Springs WWTF serves approximately 12,000 residents in Running Springs, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Running Springs WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Running Springs, California, a community in the San Bernardino Mountains. The plant serves a population of around 12,065 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this mountain community. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal standards for effluent quality before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Santa Ana River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding San Bernardino Mountains ecosystem is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important water resources for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Santa Ana River watershed, which flows through Southern California to the Pacific Ocean near Huntington Beach. The receiving waters support aquatic habitats in a region characterized by Mediterranean climate and seasonal precipitation patterns. Downstream ecosystems include riparian zones that provide critical habitat for native fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
Running Springs WWTF is located at 31218 Circle View Drive, Running Springs, San Bernardino County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,065 residents in the Running Springs community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Santa Ana River watershed, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, Running Springs WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the California State Water Resources Control Board through NPDES permits.
For a population of approximately 12,000, US regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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