Overview
Silver Springs Regional WRF serves about 3,000 people in Marion County, Florida. The plant treats wastewater under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging into local waterways.
Silver Springs Regional WRF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Marion County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 3,000 residents. The plant is part of the regional infrastructure managed by local authorities, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a small-scale facility, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations, which require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby surface waters that flow into the Ocklawaha River, a tributary of the St. Johns River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Ocklawaha River, part of the St. Johns River basin. This watershed drains to the Atlantic Ocean and supports a variety of fish, amphibians, and plant species. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its karst topography and interconnected springs, including Silver Springs, which is a major freshwater spring system.
Frequently asked questions
Silver Springs Regional WRF is located in Marion County, Florida, United States, near 55th Court.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 people in the surrounding community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that flow into the Ocklawaha River, part of the St. Johns River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations, which set effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small plants in Florida typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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