SCES Northwest Regional, Seminole County

Overview

SCES Northwest Regional serves 16,500 people in Seminole County, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.

SCES Northwest Regional is a wastewater treatment plant located at 419 Yankee Lake Road in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It serves a population of approximately 16,500 residents within the county's municipal infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges to surface waters. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in Florida's sensitive watersheds. Treated effluent from the plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately flow into the St. Johns River basin, a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and wetlands. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the St. Johns River watershed, which flows northward through Florida to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. This basin supports extensive wetlands, diverse fish populations, and serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds. Nutrient management is a key concern due to the region's sensitivity to algal blooms.

Frequently asked questions

SCES Northwest Regional is located at 419 Yankee Lake Road in Seminole County, Florida, United States.

The plant serves approximately 16,500 residents in Seminole County.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the St. Johns River basin, ultimately flowing to the Atlantic Ocean.

The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of Florida. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.

Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment with additional nutrient removal to meet state water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the St. Johns River basin.