Overview
Lake Placid N Main Street WWTPSTP is an advanced treatment plant in Highlands County, Florida, serving 2,000 people. It discharges 757.08 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 942.56 m³/day.
Lake Placid N Main Street WWTPSTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Highlands County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 2,000 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 942.56 m³/day and currently discharges 757.08 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Lake Okeechobee watershed and the Everglades ecosystem. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting downstream habitats and water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Lake Okeechobee basin, which flows south into the Everglades and eventually to Florida Bay. This watershed supports a rich array of wildlife, including wading birds, fish, and alligators. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the delicate balance of this subtropical ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on John Smoak Road in Highlands County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents in the Lake Placid area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Lake Okeechobee watershed, eventually reaching the Everglades ecosystem.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants, protecting sensitive downstream environments.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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