Overview
San Jacinto Regional WRF in Lake Elsinore, California serves approximately 127,817 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES permit program.
San Jacinto Regional WRF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Lake Elsinore, California, serving a population of around 127,817. The plant is situated in Riverside County and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, and its operations are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santa Ana River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality management. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the San Jacinto River watershed, which flows into Lake Elsinore and then via the Santa Ana River to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive, particularly during dry periods when flows are low. The facility's discharge must meet stringent water quality standards to protect downstream habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
San Jacinto Regional WRF is located at 523 Chaney Street in Lake Elsinore, California, within Riverside County.
The plant serves approximately 127,817 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the San Jacinto River watershed, which flows into Lake Elsinore and eventually the Santa Ana River and Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, enforced by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Plants of this scale in California are required to provide at least secondary treatment, and often advanced treatment to meet stringent nutrient and pathogen limits for discharge into sensitive waters.
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