Overview
Lake Alfred WPF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Lake Alfred, Florida. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,600 residents under US EPA and state regulations.
Lake Alfred WPF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Lake Alfred, Polk County, Florida, serving a population of about 5,600 residents. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and Florida Department of Environmental Protection. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The facility's treatment processes are designed to protect public health and the environment, with effluent quality standards set by state and federal regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Peace River basin and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding region includes lakes and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Lake Alfred WPF discharges into the Peace River watershed, which flows through central Florida to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The region's lakes and wetlands provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. Effective wastewater treatment helps protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and supports recreational and ecological uses.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Alfred WPF is located at 99 Palm Circle Drive, Lake Alfred, Polk County, Florida, United States.
Lake Alfred WPF serves approximately 5,611 residents in the Lake Alfred area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Peace River basin and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through an NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small-to-medium communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, followed by disinfection.
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