Overview
St Cloud Southside 2 WWTP serves 37,500 people in Saint Cloud, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
St Cloud Southside 2 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Cloud, Florida, within Osceola County. The plant serves a population of approximately 37,500 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. 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 this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal standards due to Florida's sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Greater Everglades ecosystem and the Atlantic Ocean. The region's flat terrain and high water table necessitate careful management of nutrient loads to protect downstream aquatic habitats and prevent algal blooms.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Upper Kissimmee River basin, which flows south through the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes into Lake Okeechobee, and eventually to the Everglades and Florida Bay. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing critical habitat for wading birds and fish species. Nutrient management is crucial to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
St Cloud Southside 2 WWTP is located at Plymouth Turtle Circle, Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, 34772, United States.
The plant serves approximately 37,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Upper Kissimmee River basin, which flows through the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes into Lake Okeechobee and eventually to the Everglades and Florida Bay.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in Florida, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet state water quality standards and protect sensitive downstream ecosystems like the Everglades.
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