Overview
STARKE MUN STP serves approximately 6,000 residents in Starke, Florida. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
STARKE MUN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 781 South Orange Street in Starke, Bradford County, Florida. Serving a population of about 6,000, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the St. Johns River basin, a major watershed in northeastern Florida. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment critical for environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the St. Johns River, which flows northward through Florida to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The St. Johns River is a blackwater river with extensive floodplains and wetlands that support fish, manatees, and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution that could harm this sensitive ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
STARKE MUN STP is located at 781 South Orange Street in Starke, Bradford County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 residents in the Starke area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the St. Johns River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, STARKE MUN STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For a population of 6,000, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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