Overview
Parkway STP serves Buenaventura Lakes, Florida, treating wastewater for approximately 9,750 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Parkway STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Buenaventura Lakes, a community in Osceola County, Florida. Serving a population of about 9,750, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from residential areas. As a U.S. facility, Parkway STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds like those feeding the Everglades or the St. Johns River. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Kissimmee River basin, eventually reaching Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades ecosystem. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply and flood control.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kissimmee River basin, which flows into Lake Okeechobee and ultimately the Everglades. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting a variety of fish, birds, and plant species. Nutrient management is crucial here to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in downstream estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
Parkway STP is located in Buenaventura Lakes, Osceola County, Florida, United States.
Parkway STP serves approximately 9,750 residents in the Buenaventura Lakes area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters that drain into the Kissimmee River basin, eventually reaching Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades.
Parkway STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment with additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream ecosystems like the Everglades.
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