Overview
Silver Springs Shores wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,000 residents in Marion County, Florida. The facility discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of Silver Springs and the Ocklawaha Riv
Silver Springs Shores is a wastewater treatment plant located in Silver Springs Shores, Marion County, Florida, serving a population of about 6,000. The facility is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for this suburban community in central Florida. As a plant serving a small population, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Such permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water body. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into Silver Springs and eventually the Ocklawaha River, a major tributary of the St. Johns River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Florida.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Silver Springs basin, which feeds the Ocklawaha River, a tributary of the St. Johns River that flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The area is ecologically sensitive due to the presence of Silver Springs, one of the largest artesian spring systems in the United States, supporting a unique aquatic ecosystem and serving as a critical habitat for manatees and other wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Spring Loop in Silver Springs Shores, Marion County, Florida, 34472, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 residents in the Silver Springs Shores community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into Silver Springs and the Ocklawaha River system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Florida typically employ secondary treatment with disinfection to meet state water quality standards, especially when discharging to sensitive spring-fed systems.
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