Overview
Waterford WWTP serves Riverbank, California, treating wastewater for approximately 6,700 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
Waterford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Riverbank, California, within Stanislaus County. The plant serves a population of about 6,700 people, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a facility in the United States, Waterford WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which mandates that wastewater treatment plants obtain NPDES permits. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The treated effluent from Waterford WWTP is discharged into a local waterway, which ultimately drains into the San Joaquin River system. This river flows through California's Central Valley and eventually reaches the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water supplies.
Environmental context
Waterford WWTP discharges into a tributary of the San Joaquin River, which flows through the Central Valley to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. The downstream environment supports critical habitats for fish species such as Chinook salmon and Delta smelt, making water quality management essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Waterford WWTP is located at 3098 Santa Fe Street in Riverbank, California, within Stanislaus County.
The plant serves approximately 6,700 residents in the Riverbank area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the San Joaquin River system, eventually reaching the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay.
As a US facility, Waterford WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board or a regional board.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and state effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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