Overview
Toho II WWTF is an advanced treatment plant serving 800 people in Harmony, Florida. It discharges 378.54 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 492.10 cubic meters.
Toho II WWTF is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Harmony, Osceola County, Florida. Serving a small population of 800 residents, the plant is part of the region's water infrastructure, ensuring treated effluent meets high standards before discharge. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other contaminants. With a designed capacity of 492.10 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Everglades ecosystem and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive karst topography and groundwater resources of central Florida, as well as downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kissimmee River basin, which flows into Lake Okeechobee and then to the Everglades and Florida Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Toho II WWTF is located on Bronson Highway in Harmony, Osceola County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 800 residents in the Harmony area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Small advanced treatment plants in Florida must meet strict nutrient removal standards under the state's water quality rules, often requiring permits with specific effluent limits to protect sensitive downstream ecosystems like the Everglades.
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