Hernando County Ridge Manor WWTF - Brooksville, Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hernando County Ridge Manor WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the Ridge Manor area near Brooksville in Hernando County, Florida. The plant serves a population of about 5,250, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits are issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Withlacoochee River or nearby coastal rivers. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Withlacoochee River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and the river system provides critical habitat and water resources for the surrounding communities and ecosystems.