Marco Shores Utilities WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Collier County, Florida

Marco Shores Utilities WWTP is located on Mainsail Drive in Collier County, Florida, within the United States. This facility serves a small population of 450 residents, providing advanced wastewater treatment for the local community. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, meeting high standards for effluent quality. Its designed capacity is 340.69 megaliters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters per year. 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. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystems of southwestern Florida, including estuaries and mangrove habitats that support diverse aquatic life.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem. The region's coastal waters support seagrass beds, mangroves, and diverse fish and shellfish populations. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.