Overview
Monticello WWTP serves approximately 3,500 residents in Monticello, Florida. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards.
Monticello WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monticello, Florida, serving a population of about 3,500. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Monticello WWTP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment plants to meet specific effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Monticello WWTP is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Ochlockonee River basin and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the water quality of these downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
Monticello WWTP discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Ochlockonee River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ochlockonee River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this watershed, which is ecologically sensitive due to its connection to the Gulf's coastal estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
Monticello WWTP is located in Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida, United States, near Rocky Branch Road.
The plant serves approximately 3,500 residents in the Monticello area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Ochlockonee River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Monticello WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements, which set effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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