Overview
Palatka STP serves approximately 12,500 residents in Palatka, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Palatka STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Palatka, Putnam County, Florida. Serving a population of around 12,500, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in a medium-sized community. As a US-based plant, Palatka STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges into surface waters. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards. The plant's performance is monitored by state authorities to ensure compliance with water quality criteria. The treated effluent from Palatka STP is discharged into the St. Johns River basin, which flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Johns River is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish, manatees, and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
Palatka STP discharges into the St. Johns River basin, a major waterway in northeastern Florida that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The river supports a rich ecosystem, including wetlands and estuarine habitats that are vital for fish spawning and bird migration. Maintaining low nutrient levels in the discharge is essential to prevent algal blooms and protect downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
Palatka STP is located in Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,500 residents in the Palatka area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the St. Johns River basin, which flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Palatka STP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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