Overview
Willits WWTF serves approximately 7,200 residents in Willits, California. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Willits WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Willits, Mendocino County, California. The plant serves a population of about 7,200 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the region. As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Russian River and eventually to the Pacific Ocean. The Russian River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, flowing into the Russian River, a major waterway in Northern California. The Russian River drains into the Pacific Ocean at Jenner, California. This watershed supports steelhead trout and coho salmon, making water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Willits WWTF is located in Willits, Mendocino County, California, United States, near the intersection of East Commercial Street and the Jesse D. Pittman SO1 Navy SEAL Memorial Bridge.
Willits WWTF serves approximately 7,200 residents in the city of Willits and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Russian River and ultimately to the Pacific Ocean.
Willits WWTF operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For small to medium-sized municipal plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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