Overview
Jacksonville Beach STP serves 25,023 residents in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Jacksonville Beach STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 861 10th Street South in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,023 people in this coastal community on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. As a US 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 size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds like those draining to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean via the Intracoastal Waterway and nearby inlets. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including estuarine habitats important for fish and shellfish. The facility plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and public health in the Jacksonville Beach area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network that flows into the Intracoastal Waterway and then to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville Beach. This coastal environment supports estuarine habitats, sea turtle nesting beaches, and migratory bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater discharges can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in coastal waters, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Jacksonville Beach STP is located at 861 10th Street South in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 25,023 residents in the Jacksonville Beach area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows to the Intracoastal Waterway and ultimately to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive coastal areas to protect water quality.
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