Overview
Immokalee WWTP serves approximately 11,900 people in Collier County, Florida. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations and discharges treated wastewater into local waterways.
Immokalee WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Collier County, Florida, serving a population of about 11,900 residents. The plant is situated in an inland area, more than 50 km from the coast, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Immokalee community. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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 a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream ecosystems. The treated effluent from Immokalee WWTP is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Big Cypress Swamp and the Everglades ecosystem. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for wading birds and other wildlife. The plant's operations are important for maintaining water quality in this unique watershed.
Environmental context
The Immokalee WWTP discharges into local streams and canals that flow into the Big Cypress Swamp, part of the greater Everglades watershed. This region is a vast, slow-moving river system that supports a mosaic of wetlands, cypress forests, and mangrove estuaries. The area is ecologically sensitive, providing habitat for endangered species such as the Florida panther and wood stork. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical to maintaining the health of the Everglades and the coastal estuaries of southwestern Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Immokalee WWTP is located on White Way in Collier County, Florida, United States. It serves the community of Immokalee, an inland area about 50 km from the Gulf Coast.
The plant serves approximately 11,900 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Big Cypress Swamp and ultimately the Everglades ecosystem. The discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to protect water quality.
As a U.S. facility, Immokalee WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect receiving waters.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to address concerns about eutrophication in sensitive ecosystems like the Everglades.
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