Overview
Cape Coral SW WWTP serves approximately 52,000 people in Hendry County, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Cape Coral SW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hendry County, Florida, serving a population of about 52,183. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a medium-scale operation for the region. As a US facility, the plant is regulated under the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For a plant serving over 50,000 people, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential for advanced treatment depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Caloosahatchee River or Lake Okeechobee system, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area includes agricultural and natural landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Caloosahatchee River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and shellfish, and is important for regional water supply and recreation. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could cause algal blooms in downstream estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
Cape Coral SW WWTP is located on Hill Grade Road in Hendry County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 52,183 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Caloosahatchee River system, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act, with possible advanced treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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