Overview
Dorado WWTP serves approximately 20,987 people in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and is located within 50 km of the coast.
Dorado WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the town of Dorado, Puerto Rico. With a population served of about 20,987, the plant is part of the island's wastewater infrastructure managed under U.S. EPA regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a medium-scale facility for the region. As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico follows the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework. Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment as a minimum standard, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge limits. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, meaning its treated effluent likely discharges into a river or estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby Rio de la Plata and other water bodies drain into the Atlantic, supporting marine ecosystems. Protecting coastal water quality is critical for coral reefs and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
Dorado WWTP discharges into local waterways that ultimately reach the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal proximity means its effluent can affect nearshore marine habitats, including coral reefs and seagrass beds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity in the surrounding waters.
Frequently asked questions
Dorado WWTP is located on Calle Industria in the Higuillar area of Dorado, Puerto Rico, 00646.
The plant serves approximately 20,987 people in the Dorado municipality.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its location within 50 km of the coast.
As a facility in a U.S. territory, Dorado WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permit requirements, which set discharge limits for pollutants.
Plants of this size in Puerto Rico typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible advanced treatment for nutrient removal to protect coastal waters.
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