Overview
ST AUGUSTINE PLANT NO 1 serves approximately 22,762 residents in Saint Augustine, Florida. The facility discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
ST AUGUSTINE PLANT NO 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Augustine, Florida, serving a population of about 22,762. The plant is situated in the historic coastal city of Saint Augustine, within St. Johns County, and plays a key role in managing the area's wastewater. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Matanzas River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and tourism. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Matanzas River, a tidal estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint Augustine. This coastal watershed supports seagrass beds, oyster reefs, and fish populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
ST AUGUSTINE PLANT NO 1 is located on Riberia Street in the Lincolnville neighborhood of Saint Augustine, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,762 residents in the Saint Augustine area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Matanzas River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment with additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters from eutrophication.
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