Overview
Williston STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,875 residents in Williston, Florida. It discharges 760.87 thousand gallons per day, with a designed capacity of 1,703.43 thousand gallons per day.
Williston STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Williston, Levy County, Florida. The plant serves a population of about 2,875 people, reflecting a small community in the inland region of north-central Florida. It is situated away from the coast, more than 10 kilometers inland, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,703.43 thousand gallons per day and an actual discharge volume of 760.87 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Suwannee River basin. The surrounding area features karst topography and springs, making groundwater protection a key environmental consideration. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms in downstream estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Suwannee River basin, which flows through north-central Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed includes ecologically sensitive springs and karst aquifers that support diverse aquatic life. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting downstream habitats and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
Williston STP is located in Williston, Levy County, Florida, United States, at Northwest 9 Court.
The plant serves approximately 2,875 residents, representing a small community in north-central Florida.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Suwannee River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Williston STP uses advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US municipal plant, Williston STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
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