Wastewater

Wastewater Treatment Facility

The City of Yuba City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility resides on 35 acres at the south end of town.  Originally built in 1975, the facility underwent an expansion in 2003 to treat an average of 10.5 million gallons per day (MGDs).  Yuba City’s current average daily flow is about 6.5 MGDs.  It is a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility with a pure oxygen activated sludge process designed to handle high and variable biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) loads from local food processing facilities, commercial facilities and residential areas.  To help with efficiency, the facility will undergo a large improvement and upgrades project starting in 2019.      

Our Mission

To provide Yuba City Residents with reliable wastewater services in the most innovative, safe, and economical means possible while protecting public health and the environment.      

Commonly Asked Questions 

Are flushable wipes flushable?

Please don’t, flushable wipes are not flushable!  Put trash in the trash can and only flush toilet paper. Think before you flush! 

The packaging may state that these wipes are flushable, often times they are not.  They do not break down like toilet paper causing havoc on your septic or sewer system.  This can potentially cause major backups and clogs within the sewer lines.  When in doubt, just throw them out!  Watch this consumer reports video on flushable wipes.

Where does "it" go?

There are 17 lift stations throughout the City that feeds the wastewater to the Wastewater Treatment Facility for treatment.  Check out the plant operations page and the Wastewater Treatment Facility video for detailed information on the process!

What is the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)?

NPDES establish discharge permit limits and conditions for discharges from municipal wastewater treatment facilities to waters within the United States.  Find additional information here.

Can I tour the facility?

Yes you can!  To schedule an individual or group tour, click here, or contact Scarlett Harris, Administrative Analyst I - Utilities, for assistance at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 822-3264 ext. 3301.
 
Additional Information

F.O.G
Fats, Oils and Grease (F.O.G) cause build up and obstruction within the sewer system which does not let wastewater flow freely to the Wastewater Treatment Facility.  Find additional information here.  

Master Plan
Find additional information here.