Overview
Clermont West STP serves 6,642 people in Clermont, Florida. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges to local surface waters under state and federal regulations.
Clermont West STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1201 West Osceola Street in Clermont, Florida, serving a population of approximately 6,642. The plant operates within Lake County, part of the greater Orlando metropolitan area, and is situated inland in central Florida's rolling hills and lake region. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with additional nutrient removal expected in sensitive watersheds such as those draining to the Lake Apopka or Ocklawaha River systems. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a nearby water body within the Ocklawaha River basin, which flows northward into the St. Johns River and ultimately to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The region's karst geology and numerous lakes make groundwater protection a key environmental consideration.
Environmental context
Clermont West STP discharges into the Ocklawaha River basin, a tributary of the St. Johns River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The area features numerous lakes and springs, with sensitive aquatic ecosystems that depend on good water quality. Nutrient loading from wastewater is a concern in this region, as excess phosphorus and nitrogen can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Clermont West STP is located at 1201 West Osceola Street in Clermont, Florida, United States, within Lake County.
Clermont West STP serves approximately 6,642 people in the Clermont area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a receiving water body within the Ocklawaha River basin, which flows into the St. Johns River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, with disinfection before discharge.
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