Overview
Military Point Regional AWTF serves Panama City Beach, Florida, treating wastewater for approximately 53,500 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and Florida DEP regulations for coastal discharge.
Military Point Regional AWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Panama City Beach, Florida, serving a population of about 53,500. The plant is situated in Bay County along the Gulf Coast, an area known for its tourism and coastal ecosystems. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through an NPDES permit. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds like those draining to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem. The Gulf Coast supports diverse aquatic life, including fisheries and migratory birds, and is subject to nutrient pollution concerns that drive regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that drain to the Gulf of Mexico, a large marine ecosystem supporting commercial fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity. The region's coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient loading, which can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxic zones. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to protecting water quality and the ecological health of the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 9027 Polly Avenue, Panama City Beach, Florida, in Bay County, near the Gulf Coast.
The plant serves approximately 53,496 residents of Panama City Beach and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain to the Gulf of Mexico, a coastal marine environment.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseen by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Florida typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet state water quality standards, especially for discharges to sensitive coastal waters.
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