New Documents for the

Morro Bay- Cayucos Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

from Carollo Engineering

Posted September 2007

Morro Bay Cayucos WWTP Facility Master Plan 'Final Draft"

posted January 2007

(to download or view PDF Files choose below)

Flows and Loadings

Biosolids

Regulations

Rehabilitation

Alternatives

THE MORRO BAY-CAYUCOS

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE

(And What It Means For You)

The City of Morro Bay has committed to upgrading our wastewater treatment plant over the next

eight years.  The upgrade will address environmental issues, improve plant efficiency and maximize its useful life. The project is complex and will cost an estimated $25 million, most of which will be covered by increased sewer fees. The City recognizes the many challenges posed by the upgrade and wants to keep you informed about it  and involved in the process. This Q&A sheet is offered to help inform residents and businesses about our plans, and to invite your participation  in the process.

Q & A Sheet 'What It Means For You' Morro Bay-Cayucos WWTP Upgrade

Morro-Bay Cayucos Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Morro Bay/Cayucos Wastewater Treatment Plant is designated as a Class III Biofiltration Plant by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The plant operates under a modified discharge permit, NPDES Permit No CA0047881, that waives full secondary treatment standards for suspended solids (SS) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). For all other operations and constituents, full secondary standards are maintained.The WWTP is committed to consistently meeting and exceeding performance requirements and providing wastewater treatment on behalf of the communities in a safe, environmentally sound and cost-effective manner.

Staff

Division Manager, Bruce Keogh   772-6261

Free compost available at the WWTP

Class A Exceptional Quality Composted Biosolids are NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC from the Morro Bay-Cayucos Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The composted material is made from treated biosolids generated from the Treatment Plant, mixed with wood chips and green waste from the local community.

The finished compost product must meet both Federal and State regulations.  It also complies with the San Luis Obispo Environmental Health Department regulations.  The compost is tested after the composting process to ensure that it meets the Federal and State standards for metals and pathogens.  The biosolids are tested annually for over 160 different constituents.  All were well below State and Federal Standards, with the majority of the constituents not being detected.

The compost is an excellent soil amendment, used like any other fertilizer from your home and garden supply.  It’s best use is as a top dressing or mulch. 

For more information, or to pick-up some compost, please contact the Public Services Department at 772-6261.

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