Overview
Marianna WWTP serves approximately 13,725 people in Marianna, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits governing its discharge to local waterways.
Marianna WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 2825 Davey Street in Marianna, Florida, serving a population of about 13,725. The plant is situated in Jackson County, in the Florida Panhandle region, and is part of the city's essential water infrastructure. As a US facility, Marianna WWTP 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. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Apalachicola River basin and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries, making proper treatment critical for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Chipola River watershed, which flows into the Apalachicola River and then to Apalachicola Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. This estuarine system supports diverse aquatic life, including oysters, shrimp, and fish, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Nutrient management is a key concern in the region to prevent eutrophication in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
Marianna WWTP is located at 2825 Davey Street in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County.
The plant serves approximately 13,725 people in the Marianna area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Chipola River, part of the Apalachicola River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Marianna WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Marianna, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often with additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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