Overview
Stonecrest WWTF serves approximately 6,000 residents in Marion County, Florida. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permitting through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Stonecrest WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Marion County, Florida, serving a population of about 6,000. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges into local water bodies within the region's watershed. As a US-based facility, Stonecrest WWTF 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 approximately 6,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal standards depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that are part of the greater St. Johns River basin or the Ocklawaha River watershed, ultimately draining into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse freshwater species and are important for water quality management in central Florida.
Environmental context
Stonecrest WWTF discharges into the local watershed within Marion County, which is part of the St. Johns River basin or the Ocklawaha River system. These waters flow northward to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The area supports diverse freshwater habitats, including wetlands and springs, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and require careful wastewater management to protect aquatic life and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Stonecrest WWTF is located in Marion County, Florida, at Southeast 112th Court, near the city of Ocala. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
Stonecrest WWTF serves approximately 6,000 residents in the Stonecrest area of Marion County, Florida.
Stonecrest WWTF discharges treated effluent into local surface waters within the St. Johns River basin or Ocklawaha River watershed. The plant's discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit to protect water quality.
Stonecrest WWTF operates under the US Clean Water Act, with its discharge regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect receiving waters.
For a plant serving around 6,000 people in Florida, secondary treatment is typically required. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal (such as nitrogen and phosphorus reduction) may be mandated to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic ecosystems.
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