Overview
Tahoe Truckee WWTP serves approximately 56,539 people in Truckee, California. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal and state standards before discharge.
Tahoe Truckee WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Truckee, California, serving a population of around 56,539. Situated in the Sierra Nevada region, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Truckee community and surrounding areas. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate secondary treatment as a baseline, with additional nutrient removal or advanced treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent from Tahoe Truckee WWTP is discharged into the Truckee River watershed, which flows from Lake Tahoe through Truckee and into Pyramid Lake in Nevada. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation, recreation, and municipal use downstream. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Truckee River and its associated habitats.
Environmental context
Tahoe Truckee WWTP discharges into the Truckee River watershed, which originates from Lake Tahoe and flows northeast through the Sierra Nevada into Pyramid Lake in Nevada. The Truckee River is a vital water source for the region, supporting a variety of fish species including Lahontan cutthroat trout and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet stringent water quality standards to protect this sensitive riverine ecosystem and the downstream terminal lake.
Frequently asked questions
Tahoe Truckee WWTP is located on Butterfield Drive in Truckee, Nevada County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 56,539 people in the Truckee area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Truckee River watershed, which flows from Lake Tahoe through Truckee to Pyramid Lake in Nevada.
As a US facility, Tahoe Truckee WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or a regional board.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal or advanced treatment may be required to meet water quality standards.
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