Atlantic Beach WWTF - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Atlantic Beach, Florida

Atlantic Beach WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Atlantic Beach, Duval County, Florida. It serves a population of about 12,655 people in the coastal community along the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 kilometers of the shoreline, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. 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 population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day suggests a moderate-sized plant. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant helps protect the sensitive coastal and marine ecosystems of northeastern Florida, including estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.

The plant discharges into the St. Johns River watershed, which flows northward through Jacksonville and into the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Johns River estuary. This coastal region supports ecologically sensitive habitats including salt marshes, seagrass beds, and nursery grounds for fish and shellfish. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the downstream marine environment.