Overview
Long Key et al wastewater treatment plant serves Layton, Florida, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The facility treats wastewater for approximately 54,850 people in the Florida Keys region.
Long Key et al is a wastewater treatment plant located in Layton, Florida, within Monroe County. It serves a population of approximately 54,850 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration in the Florida Keys. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale in sensitive coastal areas, advanced treatment is often required to protect marine ecosystems. Typical Florida Keys plants employ advanced secondary or tertiary treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the surrounding waters of the Florida Keys, which are part of the larger South Florida ecosystem. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse marine life including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. Proper wastewater management is critical here to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the region's ecological and economic resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the coastal waters of the Florida Keys, a sensitive marine environment that includes coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove habitats. These waters are part of the South Florida ecosystem, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for marine species. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can lead to algal blooms and coral degradation, making advanced treatment essential for protecting this ecologically significant area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 150 Buttonwood Lane in Layton, Florida, within Monroe County in the Florida Keys.
The plant serves approximately 54,850 people in the Layton area and surrounding communities in the Florida Keys.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Florida Keys, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
Plants of this scale in sensitive coastal areas like the Florida Keys typically employ advanced secondary or tertiary treatment to meet stringent nutrient removal standards and protect marine ecosystems.
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