Cocoa Jerry Sellers Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cocoa, Florida

The Cocoa Jerry Sellers wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving approximately 30,500 residents in Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida. Situated on the Atlantic coastal plain, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. With a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, the plant treats wastewater from the Cocoa area. As a US facility, it 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Indian River Lagoon, an ecologically sensitive estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The lagoon supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrasses, fish, and manatees. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect this vital coastal ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Indian River Lagoon, a biodiverse estuary along Florida's Atlantic coast. This lagoon is part of the Intracoastal Waterway and connects to the Atlantic Ocean via inlets near Cape Canaveral. The watershed supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and numerous fish and bird species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and habitat degradation, making effective treatment critical for ecological health.