Winter Springs STP, Winter Springs

Overview

Winter Springs STP serves approximately 15,000 residents in Winter Springs, Florida. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.

Winter Springs STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida. It serves a population of about 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized plant within the region. As a U.S. facility, the plant is regulated under the Clean Water Act and operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Johns River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Johns River is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities in northeastern Florida.

Environmental context

Winter Springs STP discharges into the St. Johns River basin, a major waterway that flows north through Florida to the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports a variety of fish, birds, and plant species, and is an important resource for drinking water, recreation, and commerce. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact water quality, so treatment standards aim to protect this sensitive ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

Winter Springs STP is located on Winter Springs Boulevard in Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida, United States.

The plant serves approximately 15,000 residents in the Winter Springs area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the St. Johns River and eventually to the Atlantic Ocean.

As a U.S. facility, Winter Springs STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive basins like the St. Johns River to protect water quality.