Overview
ALTAMONTE SPGS MAIN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Altamonte Springs, Florida, serving approximately 65,852 people. It operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
ALTAMONTE SPGS MAIN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 948 Calabria Avenue in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The plant serves a population of roughly 65,852 residents in Seminole County, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for U. S. wastewater infrastructure. As a U. S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the minimum federal standard, with potential nutrient removal requirements due to Florida's sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Little Wekiva River, then the Wekiva River, and ultimately the St. Johns River. The St. Johns River flows north to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Florida.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Little Wekiva River, a tributary of the Wekiva River, which flows into the St. Johns River. The St. Johns River is a major blackwater river in Florida that empties into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of fish, turtles, and wading birds, and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes springs and wetlands. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms, so advanced treatment may be required to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 948 Calabria Avenue in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 65,852 residents in the Altamonte Springs area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Little Wekiva River, which flows into the Wekiva River and then the St. Johns River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U. S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants and requires monitoring.
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is the minimum standard. In Florida, plants of this size often require additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the St. Johns River.
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