Overview
Port Orange WTF serves about 55,000 residents in Port Orange, Florida. The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast and operates under US Clean Water Act regulations.
Port Orange WTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the city of Port Orange in Volusia County, Florida. The plant serves an estimated population of 55,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for US wastewater systems. As a US facility, Port Orange WTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential nutrient removal requirements due to Florida's sensitive coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways. The surrounding region includes the Indian River Lagoon estuary, a biologically diverse ecosystem that supports seagrass beds, fish nurseries, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution that can cause algal blooms and hypoxia in these coastal waters.
Environmental context
Port Orange WTF discharges into the Atlantic Ocean watershed via the Halifax River or nearby tributaries. The receiving waters include the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary of national significance that supports diverse aquatic life including manatees, sea turtles, and over 4,000 species of plants and animals. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to harmful algal blooms and seagrass loss, making advanced treatment important for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Port Orange WTF is located at 820 Oak Street, Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 55,000 residents in the Port Orange area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow to the Atlantic Ocean, likely via the Halifax River or Indian River Lagoon system.
As a US facility, Port Orange WTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, and advanced nutrient removal may be required to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads to sensitive coastal waters.
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