Overview
Eustis STP serves approximately 11,000 residents in Eustis, Florida. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed under the US Clean Water Act.
Eustis STP is a wastewater treatment facility located at 931 East Bates Avenue in Eustis, Lake County, Florida. The plant serves a population of about 11,000 people within the city and surrounding area, operating as part of the region's essential water management infrastructure. As a US-based facility, Eustis STP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, with nutrient removal increasingly common in sensitive watersheds like those feeding into the St. Johns River system. The treated effluent from Eustis STP ultimately discharges into the Ocklawaha River basin, which flows into the St. Johns River and then to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in north-central Florida.
Environmental context
Eustis STP discharges into the Ocklawaha River basin, a tributary of the St. Johns River. The St. Johns River flows northward through Florida to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting a rich ecosystem including manatees, fish, and migratory birds. The region's karst geology and high water table make groundwater protection a key concern for wastewater management.
Frequently asked questions
Eustis STP is located at 931 East Bates Avenue in Eustis, Lake County, Florida, United States.
Eustis STP serves approximately 11,000 people in the city of Eustis and surrounding areas.
Eustis STP discharges treated effluent into the Ocklawaha River basin, which flows into the St. Johns River and eventually to the Atlantic Ocean.
Eustis STP operates under the US Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment and may have nutrient limits to protect downstream water quality.
In Florida, wastewater plants serving around 11,000 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment, often with additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the St. Johns River.
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