Overview
Crestview STP serves approximately 11,750 residents in Crestview, Florida. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Crestview STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 5105 Arena Road in Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida. It serves a population of about 11,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Crestview STP discharges into tributaries of the Choctawhatchee River system, which flows into Choctawhatchee Bay and then the Gulf of Mexico. The bay supports diverse marine life, including oysters, fish, and migratory birds. Protecting this estuarine environment from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining ecological balance and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
Crestview STP is located at 5105 Arena Road in Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States.
Crestview STP serves approximately 11,750 residents in the Crestview area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Choctawhatchee River system, eventually reaching Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Crestview STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
For medium-sized plants like Crestview STP, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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