Overview
Clermont East STP in Clermont, Florida, serves approximately 15,750 people. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Clermont East STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Clermont, Florida, within Lake County. The facility serves a population of around 15,750, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. regulatory purposes. As a U.S. plant, Clermont East STP 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 plants serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Palatlakaha River, a tributary of the Ocklawaha River, and ultimately into the St. Johns River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Palatlakaha River basin, which flows into the Ocklawaha River and then the St. Johns River, a major waterway in northeastern Florida. The St. Johns River estuary supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. Nutrient management is critical in this region to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Clermont East STP is located at 3366 Hancock Road, Clermont, Florida, in Lake County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Palatlakaha River, a tributary of the Ocklawaha River, and ultimately into the St. Johns River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Florida typically provide secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal requirements in sensitive watersheds to protect downstream water quality.
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