San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility ~ Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 33° 00.983 W 117° 16.395
11S E 474478 N 3653135
This Wastewater Treatment Facility is located at 2695 Manchester Avenue in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.
Waymark Code: WMGG9Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
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This facility processes waste water through the tertiary stage and recycles it for non-potable uses or discharges the effluent through an outfall extending offshore into the Pacific Ocean after the secondary stage.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 5.25 Million Gallons per Day Maximum Capacity

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Settling basins for primary treatment Aerobic basins for secondary treatment Sand filtration for tertiary treatment


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Anerobic digestion followed by dewatering

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Chlorination

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: San Elijo Joint Powers Authority

How is the facility governed?: Board of Directors

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Please post at least 2 original photographs of the site. We would much rather see photos of the plant itself as opposed to the front office, but we also understand that security and site layout may limit your opportunities.
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