Overview
Central Regional WWTP serves 8,750 people in Polk County, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Central Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Polk County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 8,750 residents. The plant is situated in an inland area of central Florida, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this community. As a US-based facility, the plant 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 a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in Florida's sensitive watersheds. The treated effluent from Central Regional WWTP ultimately discharges into the Peace River watershed, which flows into the Charlotte Harbor estuary on Florida's Gulf Coast. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for fish and bird species in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Peace River basin, which drains into Charlotte Harbor, a large estuary on Florida's Gulf Coast. This estuary supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and diverse marine life, including manatees and sea turtles. Nutrient management is critical in this watershed to prevent algal blooms and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Central Regional WWTP is located on Vaughn Road in Polk County, Florida, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves approximately 8,750 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Peace River watershed, which flows into Charlotte Harbor on Florida's Gulf Coast.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment, and in Florida, additional nutrient removal standards may apply to protect sensitive water bodies like the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor.
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