Overview
VCUD Halifax Plantation WWTF in Volusia County, Florida, is an advanced treatment plant serving 833 people. It discharges 378.54 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 757.08 m³/day.
VCUD Halifax Plantation WWTF is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Volusia County, Florida, along Old Dixie Highway. The plant serves a small population of 833 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader Volusia County area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 757.08 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a U.S. plant, it 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, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Atlantic Ocean via the Halifax River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life and migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Halifax River, a tidal estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Daytona Beach. This estuarine environment supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and diverse fish and bird populations. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Old Dixie Highway in Volusia County, Florida, United States, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves a population of 833 residents in the Halifax Plantation area of Volusia County.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Halifax River, a tidal estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to meet stringent water quality standards.
As a U.S. wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring its discharge meets federal and state water quality criteria.
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