Overview
Port St Joe STP serves approximately 5,050 residents in Port Saint Joe, Florida. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act NPDES permitting program.
Port St Joe STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 101 Industrial Road in Port Saint Joe, Florida, within Gulf County. The plant serves a population of about 5,050 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. As a U.S. wastewater plant, Port St Joe STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires permits for discharges into surface waters, with treatment standards based on technology and water quality considerations. The plant is located within 50 kilometers of the Gulf Coast, indicating its discharge likely reaches the Gulf of Mexico via local waterways. The facility's proximity to the coast means its effluent may affect sensitive coastal ecosystems, including estuaries and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life and recreational fisheries.
Environmental context
Port St Joe STP is situated near the Gulf Coast of Florida, within the St. Joseph Bay watershed. Treated wastewater from the plant likely discharges into local streams or directly into the bay, which is part of the larger Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. The coastal environment supports seagrass beds, oyster reefs, and diverse marine species, making nutrient management and treatment quality critical for preventing eutrophication and protecting aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Port St Joe STP is located at 101 Industrial Road in Port Saint Joe, Gulf County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,050 residents in the Port Saint Joe area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately flow to the Gulf of Mexico, likely via St. Joseph Bay. The specific receiving water body is not publicly listed.
As a U.S. facility, Port St Joe STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which requires permits for discharges to surface waters and sets treatment standards.
For small to medium agglomerations in Florida, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes and disinfection to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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