Overview
Marco Island WWTF and Reclaimed Water serves 18,500 residents in Marco Island, Florida. The plant provides reclaimed water for reuse, supporting local water conservation efforts.
Marco Island WWTF and Reclaimed Water is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Windward Drive in Marco Island, Collier County, Florida. Serving a population of 18,500, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this coastal community in southwestern Florida. As a reclaimed water facility, the plant is designed to treat wastewater to a standard suitable for non-potable reuse, such as irrigation and industrial applications. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting the scale of the community it serves. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities operate under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which regulate discharges and promote water reuse to protect sensitive coastal environments. The plant's treated effluent is used for reclaimed water purposes, reducing demand on freshwater resources and minimizing discharge into local waterways. The facility supports the ecological health of the surrounding area, including the nearby Gulf of Mexico, by providing a sustainable water management solution that helps protect marine habitats and water quality.
Environmental context
Marco Island is situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida, within the Ten Thousand Islands estuary system. The plant's reclaimed water program reduces nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact the sensitive coastal waters, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests that support diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and protected species like sea turtles and manatees.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Windward Drive in Marco Island, Collier County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 18,500 residents of Marco Island.
The plant produces reclaimed water for non-potable reuse, such as irrigation and industrial applications, reducing direct discharge into natural water bodies.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges and promotes water reuse to protect water quality.
In Florida, plants of this scale often employ advanced secondary treatment with nutrient removal, and many incorporate reclaimed water systems to meet state water conservation goals.
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