Overview
Southeast Pasco Subregional WWTF serves 20,700 people in Pasco County, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting framework.
Southeast Pasco Subregional WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pasco County, Florida, serving a population of approximately 20,700. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities to support the growing communities in the area. Under the US Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are required to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality. Typical plants serving this population size employ secondary treatment or advanced technologies to meet regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tampa Bay watershed, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The region's flat terrain and high water table necessitate careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tampa Bay watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This estuarine environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fisheries. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making effective treatment critical for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Eiland Boulevard in Pasco County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 20,700 people in the Pasco County area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tampa Bay watershed and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Florida.
Plants of this scale in Florida typically employ secondary treatment or advanced wastewater treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like Tampa Bay.
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