Overview
Edgewater WWTF serves approximately 18,750 residents in Edgewater, Florida. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for wastewater treatment and discharge.
Edgewater WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida, serving a population of about 18,750. The plant is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 50 km of the ocean, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a U.S. facility, Edgewater WWTF 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. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds like those feeding the Indian River Lagoon. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecology includes estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Indian River Lagoon watershed, a biologically diverse estuary along Florida's Atlantic coast. This lagoon system supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and numerous species of fish and birds. The outflow eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean, making nutrient and pathogen control critical for maintaining water quality in both the lagoon and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
Edgewater WWTF is located on South Riverside Drive in Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 18,750 residents in the Edgewater area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary along Florida's Atlantic coast, and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Edgewater WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, and advanced nutrient removal may be required in sensitive watersheds like the Indian River Lagoon to prevent algal blooms and protect estuarine habitats.
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