Overview
Sunrise Southwest WWTP in Davie, Florida serves 7,500 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Sunrise Southwest WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Davie, Broward County, Florida. It serves a population of approximately 7,500 residents as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in a suburban area near the Everglades ecosystem. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a small to medium-sized facility. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Everglades and Biscayne Bay. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and marine species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Florida watershed, which flows through the Everglades and into Biscayne Bay, a vital estuary supporting seagrass beds, mangroves, and marine fisheries. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in groundwater recharge and habitat for threatened species like the West Indian manatee.
Frequently asked questions
Sunrise Southwest WWTP is located on Slydgemill Road in Davie, Broward County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,500 residents in the Davie area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow through the Everglades and into Biscayne Bay, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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