Overview
BLACKRIVER WWTP DUNN serves Dunn, North Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 9,300 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Cape Fear River basin.
BLACKRIVER WWTP DUNN is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina. Serving a population of about 9,300, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a facility of this scale, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's treatment processes and capacity align with typical requirements for small to medium agglomerations in the United States. The treated effluent is discharged into receiving waters that flow into the Cape Fear River basin, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically diverse region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Cape Fear River, which flows through North Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean. The Cape Fear basin supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory species, and is an important water resource for the region. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and contaminants is critical for maintaining ecological balance and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
BLACKRIVER WWTP DUNN is located in Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The facility serves the local community's wastewater treatment needs.
The plant serves approximately 9,331 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under U.S. wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Cape Fear River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Facilities of this scale typically must meet secondary treatment standards.
Plants of this size in the U.S. generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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