Overview
East Point STP in Franklin County, Florida, serves 1,100 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 416.40 units of treated wastewater near the Gulf Coast.
East Point STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin County, Florida, serving a small population of approximately 1,100 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. Its designed capacity is 624.59 units, with a current discharge volume of 416.40 units. As a U.S. facility, East Point STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Advanced treatment is typical for plants in sensitive coastal areas to protect water quality. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Gulf Coast, discharging into local waterways that flow into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal proximity necessitates stringent treatment to safeguard marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and fisheries that support the region's economy and biodiversity.
Environmental context
East Point STP discharges into the Apalachicola Bay system, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including oysters, shrimp, and fish, and is a critical habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the bay's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
East Point STP is located at 199 Gilbert Street, Franklin County, Florida, 32328, United States, near the Gulf Coast.
East Point STP serves approximately 1,100 residents in the East Point area of Franklin County.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow into the Apalachicola Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
East Point STP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, protecting sensitive coastal waters.
As a U.S. facility, East Point STP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to ensure its discharge meets water quality standards.
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