Overview
Minneola WWTF serves approximately 3,850 residents in Minneola, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Minneola WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Minneola, Lake County, Florida. The plant serves a population of about 3,850 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US 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. For plants serving this population size, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with additional nutrient removal requirements common in Florida's sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lake Apopka basin and then via the Ocklawaha River to the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish and bird populations, making proper treatment essential for water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Lake Apopka watershed, a large lake system that flows into the Ocklawaha River, a tributary of the St. Johns River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including fish, turtles, and wading birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms, so treatment standards are critical for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Minneola WWTF is located at 108 Baker Street, Minneola, Lake County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,850 residents in the city of Minneola and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Lake Apopka basin and eventually the St. Johns River and Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Minneola WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
For plants of this size in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal often required to protect sensitive water bodies from algal blooms.
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