Overview
Albert Whitted WWTP serves Saint Petersburg, Florida, treating wastewater for approximately 75,000 residents. The plant discharges into Tampa Bay, a vital estuary on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Albert Whitted WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, serving a population of around 75,000. Situated on the shores of Tampa Bay, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this coastal city. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the US Clean Water Act, administered through EPA NPDES permits. The designed capacity of 1. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Tampa Bay, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Tampa Bay is an ecologically important estuary supporting diverse marine life, including seagrass beds, mangroves, and fisheries. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
Albert Whitted WWTP discharges into Tampa Bay, a large estuary on Florida's Gulf Coast that connects to the Gulf of Mexico. The bay supports diverse aquatic habitats including seagrass meadows and mangrove forests, which serve as nurseries for fish and shellfish. Protecting water quality in this estuary is essential for regional biodiversity and the local economy.
Frequently asked questions
Albert Whitted WWTP is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States, near the waterfront of Tampa Bay.
The plant serves approximately 75,000 residents in the Saint Petersburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Tampa Bay, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the EPA or the state of Florida under the NPDES program.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by federal standards.
Nearby plants