Overview
Coral Springs STP serves approximately 40,500 residents in Coral Springs, Florida. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for wastewater treatment and discharge.
Coral Springs STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Coral Springs, Broward County, Florida. It serves an estimated population of 40,500 people within the city and surrounding areas. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and commercial flows from this suburban community in South Florida. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the local population. Typical plants in this region employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Everglades and coastal canals. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including sensitive wetlands and marine habitats, by reducing nutrient loads and pathogens before discharge. Its operation supports water quality in the Biscayne Bay watershed and the broader South Florida ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the canal network of Broward County, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean through inlets and the Intracoastal Waterway. This region is part of the Everglades watershed, a vast subtropical wetland system that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The treated effluent must meet stringent nutrient limits to prevent algal blooms and protect seagrass beds in Biscayne Bay.
Frequently asked questions
Coral Springs STP is located at Northwest 102nd Way in Coral Springs, Broward County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 40,500 people in Coral Springs and the surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local canals that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Everglades watershed and Biscayne Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, requiring secondary treatment and nutrient controls.
Plants of this size in Florida typically use activated sludge or extended aeration systems with disinfection, meeting secondary treatment standards and often including nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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