Overview
SF International Airport WQCP in Lomita Park, California serves 80,000 people. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for wastewater treatment.
SF International Airport WQCP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Lomita Park, California, serving the San Francisco International Airport area. The plant treats wastewater from an estimated population of 80,000, supporting the airport's operations and surrounding communities. 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 plant serving approximately 80,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into the San Francisco Bay, a major estuary that connects to the Pacific Ocean. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, birds, and marine mammals, and is an important ecological resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the San Francisco Bay, which is part of the larger San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary system. This estuary drains into the Pacific Ocean through the Golden Gate. The bay supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory birds, fish species, and marine mammals, and is ecologically sensitive due to urban runoff and industrial activities in the region.
Frequently asked questions
SF International Airport WQCP is located in Lomita Park, California, near the Bayshore Freeway in San Mateo County. It serves the San Francisco International Airport area.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people, primarily supporting the airport's wastewater needs and surrounding communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the San Francisco Bay, which is part of the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary system that flows into the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. For plants serving 80,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
Plants of this scale in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. If discharging to sensitive waters, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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