Overview
Santa Maria Reclamation Plant in Ramona, California serves 9,300 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
The Santa Maria Reclamation Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ramona, San Diego County, California. Serving a population of approximately 9,300, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a semi-arid climate. As a US 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. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates a moderate-scale operation. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local watercourse that drains into the San Diego River or directly to the Pacific Ocean via coastal watersheds. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for water conservation in Southern California's Mediterranean climate.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the San Diego River system, which flows to the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. This coastal watershed supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including riparian habitats and estuarine zones that are critical for migratory birds and native fish species. The semi-arid climate makes water quality management essential for maintaining downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 228 Main Street in Ramona, San Diego County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,300 people in the Ramona area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent to a local watercourse that drains into the San Diego River system, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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