Boca Raton STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florida | United States

Boca Raton STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the city of Boca Raton, Florida, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 94,857, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. It is situated in Palm Beach County, near the southeastern coast of Florida. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. As a U. S. facility, it 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 plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the Intracoastal Waterway or local canals. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including sea turtles, manatees, and estuarine fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal ecosystem and maintaining water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the Intracoastal Waterway and local drainage canals. The coastal waters of southeastern Florida are part of a sensitive marine ecosystem that includes coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove estuaries. These habitats support a wide range of species, including sea turtles, manatees, and numerous fish and invertebrates. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and degrade water quality, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.