Barceloneta Regional WWTP - Puerto Rico Wastewater Treatment Plant

Barceloneta Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, serving a population of about 55,572. The plant is situated in the northern coastal region of the island, within 50 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the Barceloneta area. As a facility in a US territory, the plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a moderate-scale facility. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, likely via local streams or drainage channels that flow into the Caribbean Sea. The surrounding watershed supports coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.

The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways in northern Puerto Rico. The coastal environment includes ecologically sensitive habitats such as mangroves and coral reefs, which are vulnerable to nutrient pollution and require effective treatment to protect marine biodiversity. The drainage basin is part of the island's northern coastal watershed, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic.