Overview
VCUD Deltona North RWRF serves approximately 7,750 people in Deltona, Florida. The plant is part of Volusia County's wastewater infrastructure and discharges into local waterways.
VCUD Deltona North RWRF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Deltona, Florida, serving a population of about 7,750 residents. The plant is situated in Volusia County and operates as part of the regional wastewater management system. Its designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a moderate scale for the community it serves. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or advanced processes to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby water bodies that drain into the St. Johns River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local groundwater and surface water resources in a region characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the St. Johns River watershed, which flows north through Florida to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including manatees and various fish species. The area's porous limestone geology makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
VCUD Deltona North RWRF is located on Wolf Pack Run in Deltona, Volusia County, Florida, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,750 residents in the Deltona area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the St. Johns River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Florida typically employ secondary treatment or advanced wastewater treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards, especially in environmentally sensitive areas.
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