Saugus WRP - Santa Clarita, California Wastewater Treatment Plant

Saugus WRP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Clarita, California, serving a population of approximately 51,000. The plant is situated inland in Los Angeles County, within the Santa Clara River watershed. As a facility serving over 50,000 people, Saugus WRP is subject to the US Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Such permits typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Santa Clara River, which flows southwest to the Pacific Ocean at Ventura. This river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the river and coastal zone.

Saugus WRP discharges into the Santa Clara River, which flows through Ventura County to the Pacific Ocean. The river supports a variety of aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this arid region, where water resources are highly valued.