Overview
Navarre Beach STP serves 5,143 people in Navarre, Florida, treating wastewater within 50 km of the Gulf Coast. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations for coastal discharge.
Navarre Beach STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Navarre, Santa Rosa County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 5,143. Situated near the Gulf of Mexico, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this coastal community. With a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, the plant is classified as a small-to-medium facility. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such plants must obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. Treatment typically includes secondary or advanced processes to meet coastal discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Santa Rosa Sound or directly into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fisheries, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Gulf Coast, with treated effluent likely entering the Santa Rosa Sound or nearby coastal waters. These waters ultimately flow into the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem supporting fisheries, sea turtles, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pathogen control are critical to prevent algal blooms and protect recreational beaches.
Frequently asked questions
Navarre Beach STP is located on Utility Drive in Navarre, Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,143 people in the Navarre area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Santa Rosa Sound or the Gulf of Mexico, subject to NPDES permit limits.
As a U.S. facility, Navarre Beach STP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or EPA.
Plants of this size in Florida typically use secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge) with disinfection, and may include nutrient removal to protect coastal waters.
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