Overview
Belhaven WWTP serves approximately 1,945 residents in Belhaven, North Carolina. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and is located within 50 km of the coast.
Belhaven WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the town of Belhaven, North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. With a population served of about 1,945, the plant is designed to handle a capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting the scale of this small coastal community. As a facility in the United States, Belhaven WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Pungo River or a nearby tributary, which flows into the Pamlico Sound and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
Belhaven WWTP is situated in the coastal plain of North Carolina, within the Tar-Pamlico River basin. The treated effluent likely enters the Pungo River, which flows into the Pamlico Sound, a large estuary that supports critical habitats for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The Pamlico Sound connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the Outer Banks inlets, making the plant's discharge relevant to both estuarine and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Belhaven WWTP is located at 488 Plant Road, Belhaven, Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States.
Belhaven WWTP serves approximately 1,945 residents of the town of Belhaven.
Belhaven WWTP likely discharges treated effluent into the Pungo River, which flows into the Pamlico Sound and then the Atlantic Ocean.
Belhaven WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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