Overview
Carrabelle STP serves 3,300 residents in Franklin County, Florida. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Carrabelle STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Franklin County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 3,300. The facility is situated in the Florida Panhandle, near the Gulf Coast, and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. plant serving a small population, Carrabelle STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or advanced technologies to meet discharge standards. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the local community. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a nearby water body that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area includes sensitive coastal ecosystems, and the plant's operations are important for protecting local water quality and downstream marine habitats.
Environmental context
Carrabelle STP is located in Franklin County, Florida, within the Apalachicola River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including oyster reefs and estuarine habitats. The plant's discharge contributes to the health of downstream coastal waters, which are ecologically sensitive and support fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Carrabelle STP is located in Franklin County, Florida, United States, near the Gulf Coast.
Carrabelle STP serves approximately 3,300 residents in the Franklin County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local water body that ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico, following EPA NPDES permit requirements.
As a U.S. municipal plant, Carrabelle STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of Florida.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or advanced treatment processes to meet EPA standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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