Overview
Greenville WWTP in Madison County, Florida, serves 1,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 227.13 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 567.81 units.
Greenville WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Madison County, Florida, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,500 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the state. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond standard secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 567.81 units and a current discharge volume of 227.13 units, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it 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, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Suwannee River basin or nearby coastal rivers. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including sensitive freshwater and estuarine habitats, by reducing nutrient loading and other pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that are part of the Suwannee River basin or adjacent coastal drainages in the Florida Panhandle. These waters flow into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The region's karst geology and proximity to springs make nutrient management critical to prevent algal blooms and protect groundwater quality.
Frequently asked questions
Greenville WWTP is located in Madison County, Florida, United States, serving the local community of Greenville.
The plant serves approximately 1,500 residents, typical of a small municipal wastewater system in rural Florida.
The facility uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal than standard secondary treatment, including nutrient reduction.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in Florida often use advanced treatment to meet stringent nutrient limits, especially in watersheds draining to sensitive estuaries or springs.
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