Overview
Winter Garden Regional WWTP serves approximately 13,500 residents in Winter Garden, Florida. The facility discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of downstream water bodies.
Winter Garden Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winter Garden, Florida, within Orange County. The plant serves a population of about 13,500 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The facility is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are subject to the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting. As a plant serving a community of this scale, typical treatment expectations include secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential nutrient removal requirements due to Florida's sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The plant's design and operational details are managed by local municipal authorities, ensuring compliance with state and federal discharge standards. The treated effluent from Winter Garden Regional WWTP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Johns River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Florida. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, protecting downstream habitats and recreational areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the St. Johns River basin, which flows northward through Florida and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns. The facility's location inland reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the river system and downstream estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
Winter Garden Regional WWTP is located at 101 Crest Avenue, Winter Garden, Florida, in Orange County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,500 residents in the Winter Garden area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the St. Johns River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal to address local water quality concerns.
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