Overview
Aibonito WWTP serves approximately 10,291 residents in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Puerto Rico environmental regulations, treating municipal wastewater for this inland community.
Aibonito WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, serving a population of about 10,291. The plant is situated inland in the mountainous region of central Puerto Rico, treating wastewater from the town and surrounding areas. As a facility in a U.S. territory, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Caribbean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that flow through the mountainous terrain of central Puerto Rico, eventually reaching the Caribbean Sea. These waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for local water resources. The facility helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Aibonito WWTP is located in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, in the central mountainous region of the island. The address is Calle Macedonia, San Luis, Golden Village, Llanos, Aibonito, Puerto Rico 00609.
The plant serves approximately 10,291 residents in the Aibonito area, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow through central Puerto Rico, eventually reaching the Caribbean Sea. The discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to protect water quality.
As a facility in a U.S. territory, Aibonito WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits. The Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board typically oversees compliance with federal standards.
For a population of about 10,000, secondary treatment is standard under U.S. regulations. This includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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