Overview
Aguadilla Regional WWTP serves 65,649 people in Aguada, Puerto Rico. The plant operates under US EPA regulations and discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Aguadilla Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Aguada, Puerto Rico, serving a population of approximately 65,649. The plant is situated near the northwestern coast of the island and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the Aguadilla region. As a facility in a US territory, the plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's designed capacity of 1. 00 million gallons per day indicates a moderate-sized facility. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for coastal water quality in northwestern Puerto Rico.
Environmental context
The Aguadilla Regional WWTP discharges into streams that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near the Mona Passage. This coastal region supports coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment is essential to protect these ecosystems and maintain water quality for recreation and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
Aguadilla Regional WWTP is located in Aguada, Puerto Rico, near the northwestern coast of the island.
The plant serves approximately 65,649 people in the Aguadilla region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near the Mona Passage.
As a facility in a US territory, the plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the US EPA.
Plants of this scale in Puerto Rico typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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