Branford WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Branford, Florida

Branford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Branford, Suwannee County, Florida. The plant serves a small community of approximately 600 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment standards, likely incorporating nutrient removal or other processes to meet stringent effluent limits. The plant's designed capacity is 435.32 units, with current discharge volumes at 227.13 units. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the Suwannee River basin. The Suwannee River flows through north Florida to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats, including springs and coastal estuaries.

The plant discharges into a water body within the Suwannee River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Suwannee River is known for its spring-fed flows and supports a variety of fish and wildlife. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient pollution, helping to protect downstream ecosystems such as seagrass beds and oyster reefs in the Gulf.