Zephyrhills WWTP, Zephyrhills

Overview

Zephyrhills WWTP serves approximately 10,300 residents in Zephyrhills, Florida. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Florida DEP regulations, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.

Zephyrhills WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located near the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in Pasco County, Florida. It serves a population of about 10,300 people in the city of Zephyrhills and surrounding areas. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Gulf Coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Hillsborough River or nearby tributaries. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of the greater Tampa Bay estuary system, which is ecologically sensitive and important for regional biodiversity.

Environmental context

The Zephyrhills WWTP discharges into the Hillsborough River watershed, which flows into Tampa Bay and then the Gulf of Mexico. This estuarine environment supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and critical habitats for fish and bird species. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery for marine life and its proximity to protected coastal areas.

Frequently asked questions

Zephyrhills WWTP is located near the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport at 39450 South Avenue, Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida, United States.

The plant serves approximately 10,300 residents in the city of Zephyrhills and surrounding areas in Pasco County.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Hillsborough River watershed, which ultimately drains into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

As a U.S. facility, Zephyrhills WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, requiring secondary treatment standards.

For medium-sized agglomerations like Zephyrhills, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.