Overview
Ridaught Landing WWTP serves Clay County, Florida, treating wastewater for approximately 17,292 people. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Ridaught Landing WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clay County, Florida, serving a population of about 17,292 residents. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this growing community within the St. Johns River watershed. As a U.S. facility, Ridaught Landing WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with possible additional nutrient removal requirements due to Florida's sensitive water bodies. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for moderate flow. The treated effluent from Ridaught Landing WWTP is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the St. Johns River, a major waterway in northeastern Florida. The St. Johns River flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water, recreation, and habitat. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Environmental context
Ridaught Landing WWTP discharges into a tributary of the St. Johns River, which flows north through Florida to the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Johns River is a blackwater river with slow flow, supporting diverse ecosystems including wetlands, marshes, and fish populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms, making effective treatment essential for downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Ridaught Landing WWTP is located in Clay County, Florida, United States, near Tunica Trail. It serves the surrounding community within the county.
The plant serves approximately 17,292 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. wastewater treatment standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the St. Johns River, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit.
As a U.S. facility, Ridaught Landing WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to address nitrogen and phosphorus, which can cause algal blooms in sensitive water bodies like the St. Johns River.
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