Overview
Northwest WWTF is a projected wastewater treatment facility in Saint Johns County, Florida, serving 6,500 people. It is designed with a capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and located within 50 km of the coast.
Northwest WWTF is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Johns County, Florida, United States. The plant is designed to serve a population of 6,500 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in supporting the growing community in this coastal region. As a projected facility, Northwest WWTF will be subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For plants of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary or advanced processes to meet state and federal water quality standards, particularly given the proximity to sensitive coastal waters. The plant's location within 50 km of the Atlantic coast means its discharge will ultimately reach the ocean, likely via local waterways or direct outfall. This proximity underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems, including estuaries and nearshore habitats that support diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The Northwest WWTF will discharge into the coastal watershed of northeastern Florida, with treated effluent eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Intracoastal Waterway or St. Johns River system. This region supports ecologically sensitive estuarine environments, including salt marshes and seagrass beds that provide critical nursery habitat for fish and shellfish. Proper nutrient removal is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Northwest WWTF is located at 207 Paseo Terraza in Saint Johns County, Florida, United States, within 50 km of the Atlantic coast.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 6,500 people in the Saint Johns County area.
As a projected facility, the specific discharge method is not yet finalized. However, given its coastal proximity, treated effluent will likely be discharged into local waterways or directly into the Atlantic Ocean, subject to NPDES permit conditions.
The plant will operate under the U.S. Clean Water Act and must obtain an NPDES permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For facilities of this scale in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to meet stringent state standards for nitrogen and phosphorus, especially in coastal areas.
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