Crystal River WWF, Crystal River

Overview

Crystal River WWF serves approximately 7,000 residents in Crystal River, Florida. The plant is located near the Gulf Coast and operates under U.S. EPA and state regulatory frameworks.

Crystal River WWF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 395 Northwest 11th Street in Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or advanced secondary treatment to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring compliance with state water quality standards. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico via local waterways. The Crystal River area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including seagrass beds and estuarine habitats. Proper treatment is critical to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational waters.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Crystal River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal region supports seagrass meadows, mangroves, and diverse marine species. The area is an important migratory corridor for birds and supports commercial and recreational fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these sensitive estuarine habitats.

Frequently asked questions

Crystal River WWF is located at 395 Northwest 11th Street, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida, United States.

The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in the Crystal River area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Crystal River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.

Plants of this scale in Florida typically use secondary or advanced secondary treatment, including biological processes and disinfection, to meet state and federal standards before discharge.