Overview
Summerland WWTP serves approximately 2,000 residents in Summerland, California. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.
Summerland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Summerland, Santa Barbara County, California. It serves a small community of about 2,000 people and operates with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. As a plant in the United States, it 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 or the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. Treatment processes for small communities in this region typically include secondary treatment or advanced primary treatment, depending on discharge requirements. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to the Pacific Ocean via local creeks or a coastal outfall, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving waters support marine life and are part of the Southern California Bight, an ecologically productive region. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Pacific Ocean in the Southern California Bight, a region known for its diverse marine ecosystems including kelp forests and rocky reefs. Treated wastewater likely enters the ocean via a local creek or ocean outfall, contributing to the nutrient and freshwater balance of nearshore waters. The area supports species such as sea otters, seabirds, and fish, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Summerland WWTP is located at 2405 Wallace Avenue, Summerland, Santa Barbara County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents in the Summerland community.
Given its coastal location, the plant likely discharges treated effluent to the Pacific Ocean, either directly via an ocean outfall or indirectly through a local creek.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Small plants in California typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often with disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits for coastal discharge.
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