Certain types of wastewater discharges which are considered point source pollution into bodies of water can adversely impact water quality and the environment in California. The Sacramento San Joaquin river delta is surrounded by communities with wastewater treatment plants. It is critical to ensure that these facilities are not unintentionally or deliberately discharging wastewater into the delta, which can result in harmful algae blooms. This can adversely impact endangered and threatened species in the delta, which has a ripple effect that can ultimately result in less water going to the central valley for families, farms, and affordable housing. (00:51–01:03)
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Asserts that it is crucial to prevent wastewater treatment facilities from discharging wastewater into the delta to avoid harmful algae blooms.
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