CHATTAHOOCHEE STP - Chattahoochee, Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant

CHATTAHOOCHEE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chattahoochee, Florida, within Gadsden County. The plant serves a population of about 3,652 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. Its location near the Apalachicola River places it within a sensitive watershed that ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. As a US-based facility, CHATTAHOOCHEE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Its population served suggests a moderate-scale operation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Apalachicola River system, which flows south through the Florida Panhandle to Apalachicola Bay, a productive estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including oysters and fish. The river and bay are ecologically important for migratory birds and marine species, making proper wastewater treatment critical to maintaining water quality in this coastal ecosystem.

CHATTAHOOCHEE STP discharges into the Apalachicola River, which flows approximately 100 miles south to Apalachicola Bay, a large estuary on the Gulf of Mexico. The bay is a vital nursery for fish and shellfish, including the eastern oyster, and supports a rich diversity of aquatic life. The watershed is also an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this system is essential for the ecological health of the Gulf Coast.