SAN SIMEON ACRES WWTF - San Simeon, California Wastewater Treatment Plant

SAN SIMEON ACRES WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in San Simeon, California, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,750 residents and is situated near the scenic Central Coast, close to the Pacific Ocean. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 567.81 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day, the plant operates below its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding area includes sensitive coastal ecosystems, and the plant's operations are critical for protecting marine water quality and public health in the San Simeon region.

The plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local coastal streams. The Central Coast of California supports diverse marine life, including kelp forests and rocky intertidal zones. The area is ecologically sensitive, with nearby habitats for seabirds and marine mammals. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream coastal waters.