Overview
Glades County STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 900 people in Washington Park, Florida. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Glades County STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located on Canal Road in Washington Park, Glades County, Florida. Serving a population of approximately 900, this plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the rural community in the region. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 492.10 volume units and a current discharge volume of 340.69 units, the facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. The advanced treatment level reflects the need to protect sensitive downstream ecosystems. The treated wastewater from Glades County STP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Caloosahatchee River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality, making advanced treatment essential for minimizing nutrient loading and protecting downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Caloosahatchee River watershed, which flows into the Caloosahatchee Estuary and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal ecosystem supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and diverse marine species. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient pollution that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in the estuary.
Frequently asked questions
Glades County STP is located on Canal Road in Washington Park, Glades County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 900 people in the Washington Park area.
Glades County STP provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment to protect downstream water quality.
As a US wastewater treatment plant, Glades County STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Caloosahatchee River basin, which flows to the Caloosahatchee Estuary and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
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