Overview
WESTWOOD WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving approximately 2,000 people in Stanislaus County, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from state and federal regulators.
WESTWOOD WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stanislaus County, California, serving a population of approximately 2,000 residents. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, WESTWOOD WWTF is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the San Joaquin River system, which flows through California's Central Valley to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation, wildlife habitat, and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the San Joaquin River basin, a major waterway in California's Central Valley that flows into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead trout, and provides water for agriculture and urban use. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal droughts makes water quality management critical for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
WESTWOOD WWTF is located in Stanislaus County, California, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents in the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the San Joaquin River system, eventually reaching the San Francisco Bay.
As a U.S. facility, WESTWOOD WWTF 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.
Small plants serving around 2,000 people typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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