Overview
WESTMORLAND WWTF serves Westmorland, California, treating wastewater for approximately 2,131 residents. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
WESTMORLAND WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the community of Westmorland in Imperial County, California. The plant treats wastewater for a population of approximately 2,131 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment facility in a rural agricultural region of Southern California. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency and likely permitted through the California State Water Resources Control Board. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The plant's discharge ultimately contributes to the Salton Sea watershed, a critical inland water body in Southern California. The Salton Sea is an ecologically sensitive area that supports migratory birds and diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting regional water quality and habitat.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Salton Sea watershed, a terminal saline lake in Imperial County. This water body is a vital stopover for migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway and supports a unique but fragile ecosystem. Downstream, the Salton Sea has no outlet, concentrating pollutants and requiring stringent treatment to prevent ecological degradation.
Frequently asked questions
WESTMORLAND WWTF is located on Martin Road in Westmorland, Imperial County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,131 residents of Westmorland, a small agricultural community in Southern California.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Salton Sea watershed, a terminal lake in Imperial County that supports migratory birds and aquatic life.
As a U.S. facility, WESTMORLAND WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Small plants in California typically use secondary treatment or advanced pond systems to meet NPDES permit limits, ensuring protection of sensitive inland waters like the Salton Sea.
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