Overview
Glen Lakes Subregional WWTP serves 7,200 people in Hernando County, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Glen Lakes Subregional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hernando County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 7,200 residents. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the Gulf Coast, and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a US-based facility serving a medium-sized community, Glen Lakes Subregional WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered through the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Florida's Department of Environmental Protection typically issues permits for such plants, setting effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for its service population. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Withlacoochee River or other nearby rivers. The surrounding region features karst topography and sensitive springs, making proper nutrient removal important for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and groundwater quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into surface waters that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico, likely via the Withlacoochee River or the Weeki Wachee River system. These waters support diverse aquatic life, including manatees and fish species, and are ecologically sensitive due to the region's karst geology and spring-fed systems. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment that could harm downstream estuaries and coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 10127 Maybird Avenue, Hernando County, Florida, 34613, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,200 residents in the Glen Lakes area of Hernando County.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain toward the Gulf of Mexico, likely via the Withlacoochee River or Weeki Wachee River systems.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA NPDES permit, typically issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet state water quality standards, especially in areas with sensitive springs and coastal waters.
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