Overview
ARCADIA STP is a wastewater treatment plant in Arcadia, Florida, serving approximately 7,427 people. It operates under U.S. EPA and Florida DEP regulations, discharging treated effluent to local waterways.
ARCADIA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida. The facility serves a population of about 7,427 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, ARCADIA STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds like those draining to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that ultimately flow into the Peace River watershed, which drains to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational and commercial fisheries, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
ARCADIA STP discharges into the Peace River basin, which flows southwest through Florida's coastal plain into Charlotte Harbor, a large estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico. The Peace River supports diverse aquatic habitats, including freshwater wetlands and estuarine zones that are critical for fish and bird species. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could contribute to algal blooms in the downstream estuary.
Frequently asked questions
ARCADIA STP is located in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida, United States.
ARCADIA STP serves approximately 7,427 people.
ARCADIA STP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Peace River basin, which flows to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.
ARCADIA STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For plants of this size in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to meet state water quality standards, especially in watersheds draining to sensitive estuaries like Charlotte Harbor.
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