Overview
WOODLAND WWTF serves approximately 49,000 residents in Woodland, California. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with regulatory oversight from the EPA and California State Water Resources Control Board.
WOODLAND WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodland, Yolo County, California. Serving a population of about 49,000, the plant is part of the region's critical water infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, WOODLAND WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For a plant serving approximately 50,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The California State Water Resources Control Board oversees compliance with state water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway that drains into the Sacramento River system, ultimately reaching the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. This watershed supports critical aquatic habitats and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Sacramento River, which flows into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and then San Francisco Bay. This estuarine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead trout, and is a key migratory corridor. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall influences flow patterns and pollutant dilution.
Frequently asked questions
WOODLAND WWTF is located in Woodland, Yolo County, California, United States.
WOODLAND WWTF serves approximately 49,151 people in the Woodland area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that drains into the Sacramento River system, ultimately reaching the San Francisco Bay.
As a U.S. facility, WOODLAND WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, enforced by the EPA and the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants serving populations over 10,000 typically require secondary treatment. For sensitive water bodies, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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