Overview
Sunrise STP No 3 Sawgrass is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Sunrise, Florida, serving approximately 154,250 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Sunrise STP No 3 Sawgrass is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sunrise, Broward County, Florida. The facility serves a population of approximately 154,250 residents, placing it in the large agglomeration category for regulatory purposes. As a US-based plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, and the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment as mandated by federal regulations for facilities of this scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Everglades and coastal waterways. The region's sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including wetlands and estuaries, depend on proper nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Florida watershed, which flows through the Everglades and into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. Proper treatment is critical to protect downstream habitats, including mangrove forests and seagrass beds.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Northwest 8th Street in Sunrise, Broward County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 154,250 residents, classifying it as a large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise impact the South Florida watershed, including the Everglades and downstream coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
As a large US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must obtain an NPDES permit from the state or EPA, requiring at least secondary treatment to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) and may include advanced nutrient removal to meet NPDES permit limits, especially in sensitive watersheds like Florida.
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