South Bermuda Plant Wastewater Treatment Facility, Kissimmee, Florida

The South Bermuda Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida, United States. It serves an estimated population of 35,000, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US facilities. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under the Clean Water Act. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements. For plants serving populations around 35,000, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds like those in Florida. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Kissimmee River and then to Lake Okeechobee. This water body chain supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply and ecosystem health. The plant's operations are subject to Florida's stringent nutrient criteria to protect downstream water quality.

The South Bermuda Plant discharges into the Kissimmee River basin, which flows into Lake Okeechobee, a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient pollution concerns, and the plant must comply with Florida's strict total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for phosphorus and nitrogen to prevent algal blooms and protect downstream habitats.