Overview
OCOEE STP 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Ocoee, Florida, serving approximately 6,500 residents. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
OCOEE STP 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 62 Bluford Avenue in Ocoee, Florida, within Orange County. The plant serves a population of about 6,500 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. As a U.S. plant, OCOEE STP 2 operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. The facility is subject to federal and state regulations that set effluent limits based on the receiving water body's characteristics and designated uses. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Johns River basin. The St. Johns River flows northward through Florida and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a drinking water source for many communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the St. Johns River basin, a major waterway that flows north through central Florida to the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports a variety of habitats, including freshwater marshes and estuarine zones near its mouth, which are critical for fish and bird species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which is subject to nutrient pollution concerns common in Florida's surface waters.
Frequently asked questions
OCOEE STP 2 is located at 62 Bluford Avenue in Ocoee, Orange County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 residents in the Ocoee area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the St. Johns River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, OCOEE STP 2 operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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