Overview
TRES PINOS WWTF is a secondary treatment plant serving 350 people in Tres Pinos, California. It discharges 94.64 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways.
TRES PINOS WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tres Pinos, San Benito County, California. The plant serves a small population of 350 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 227.12 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 94.64 m³/day, the facility has capacity to accommodate future growth. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Pajaro River watershed, which flows to Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pajaro River watershed, which flows through agricultural and rural areas before reaching Monterey Bay, a biologically rich marine environment. The bay supports critical habitats for fish, birds, and marine mammals, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Frequently asked questions
TRES PINOS WWTF is located on Airline Highway in Tres Pinos, San Benito County, California, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 350 residents in the Tres Pinos area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow into the Pajaro River watershed, ultimately reaching Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, TRES PINOS WWTF 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.
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