Overview
SONORA WWTP in Hughson, California serves approximately 16,969 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
SONORA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hughson, Stanislaus County, California. It serves a population of around 16,969 residents in this Central Valley community, contributing to regional sanitation infrastructure. As a US-based plant, SONORA WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the California State Water Resources Control Board. For a facility serving this population size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the San Joaquin River system, part of the larger Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for diverse aquatic species, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the San Joaquin River, which flows through California's Central Valley before reaching the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports critical habitat for fish species such as Chinook salmon and Delta smelt, and its water quality is vital for agricultural and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
SONORA WWTP is located in Hughson, Stanislaus County, California, United States. The plant serves the local community in the Central Valley region.
SONORA WWTP serves approximately 16,969 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the San Joaquin River system, part of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed.
As a US facility, SONORA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in California, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional disinfection. Some facilities may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet local water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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