Overview
Shady Hills Subregional WWTF serves 12,500 people in Pasco County, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act NPDES permitting program.
Shady Hills Subregional WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Hays Road in Pasco County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 12,500 residents. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure for the growing suburban communities north of Tampa. With a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, the plant is sized for a medium-sized agglomeration. Under the US Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are required to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater to local surface waters that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pithlachascotee River or Anclote River watersheds. These coastal rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality and recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Pithlachascotee River or Anclote River basin, both of which flow into the Gulf of Mexico near the Hernando-Pasco county line. This coastal region supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and estuarine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient loading. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Hays Road in Pasco County, Florida, United States, approximately 28.366 N, -82.562 W.
The plant serves a population of 12,500 people in the Shady Hills area of Pasco County.
The plant discharges treated effluent to local surface waters that drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pithlachascotee or Anclote River watersheds.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment with disinfection, and may include advanced nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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