What is Wastewater?

It is purifying used water and sewage so it can be returned to the environment without any damaging impact. The ultimate goal of wastewater treatment is to protect the downstream ecosystem. Key West's wastewater treatment plant is a vital part of the community effort to protect the waters of the Florida Keys. Many people have forgotten that Key West had no wastewater treatment before 1989. Raw sewage was discharged to the ocean. Key West displayed its commitment to protecting the living coral reef by investing in the future. The future means no wastewater will be discharged to the ocean.