Overview
INVERNESS REG WWTP serves Inverness, Florida, treating wastewater for approximately 7,179 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Florida DEP regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
INVERNESS REG WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida. Serving a population of about 7,179, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a scale appropriate for a small community. As a U.S. plant, INVERNESS REG WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The plant's compliance with discharge limits ensures protection of local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into receiving waters that ultimately flow into the Gulf of Mexico via the Withlacoochee River or nearby coastal systems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the region's aquatic ecosystems, including wetlands and estuaries that support diverse wildlife. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Withlacoochee River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico near the Citrus County coast. This region includes sensitive estuarine habitats that support fish, birds, and other aquatic life. The plant's operations help protect these ecosystems from nutrient loading and pathogens, contributing to the overall health of the Gulf's coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
INVERNESS REG WWTP is located at 3856 Florida Avenue, Inverness, Citrus County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,179 residents in the Inverness area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Withlacoochee River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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