Cape Coral North WWTP - Wastewater Treatment in Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral North WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cape Coral, Florida, serving a population of approximately 47,500. The plant is situated in Lee County, near the Gulf Coast, and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, supporting the growing community's needs. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Caloosahatchee River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream estuarine ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Caloosahatchee River basin, which flows westward to the Gulf of Mexico. The river and its estuary support a variety of fish, shellfish, and bird species, and are ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. The Gulf of Mexico receives the river's outflow, contributing to the broader marine environment.