Overview
Harbor Road WWTF serves Green Cove Springs, Florida, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 4,250 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging treated effluent into the local watershed.
Harbor Road WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Harbor Road in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida. It serves a population of about 4,250 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the St. Johns River basin, which flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northeastern Florida. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
Harbor Road WWTF discharges into the St. Johns River basin, a major waterway that flows through northeastern Florida to the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish, invertebrates, and plant communities. Downstream areas include estuarine habitats near the river's mouth, which are critical for migratory birds and marine species. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect these ecological resources.
Frequently asked questions
Harbor Road WWTF is located on Harbor Road in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,250 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the St. Johns River basin, which flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville.
As a U.S. 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.
For small to medium-sized plants in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection, to meet state and federal effluent limits.
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