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Protecting the Environment

The District owns and operates a municipal wastewater treatment plant capable of treating up to 2.5 million gallons of wastewater per day, on average. The plant is run by a staff of licensed operators, supported by highly skilled maintenance technicians and mechanics. A basic plant schematic is provided below.

In simple terms, the treatment process involves providing the optimal conditions for natural degradation of pollutants in the wastewater. The District's treatment plant produces a high quality, disinfected effluent that consistently exceeds state and national standards for ocean discharge.