Overview
Crescent City STP in Putnam County, Florida, is an advanced treatment plant serving 2,350 people. It discharges 681.37 thousand cubic meters annually, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Crescent City STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Putnam County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 2,350 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,324.89 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 681.37 thousand cubic meters, the plant operates efficiently within its capacity. As a US facility, Crescent City 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. Advanced treatment goes beyond secondary treatment, typically including nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. For a small community of this size, advanced treatment reflects a commitment to environmental stewardship. The plant's effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the St. Johns River or its tributaries, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's advanced treatment, which reduces nutrient loading and supports water quality in downstream habitats.
Environmental context
Crescent City STP discharges into the St. Johns River basin, a major river system in northeastern Florida that flows north to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including manatees and various fish species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting downstream estuarine and coastal environments from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Crescent City STP is located at 164 Cypress Street, Putnam County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,350 residents in the Crescent City area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment such as nutrient removal to produce high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The plant discharges approximately 681,370 cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
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