Ormond Beach STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ormond Beach, Florida

Ormond Beach STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida. Serving a population of approximately 40,000, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources in this coastal community. As a U.S. 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 a plant serving around 40,000 people, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential for additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream waters. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Tomoka River, which flows into the Halifax River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Tomoka River estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including manatees and sea turtles, making proper treatment critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal system.

The plant discharges into the Tomoka River, a tidal river that flows into the Halifax River estuary and then the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal watershed supports seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and habitats for manatees, sea turtles, and wading birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, so effective treatment is vital for preserving the ecological health of the estuary and nearshore marine environment.