Overview
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS is a wastewater treatment plant in Canton, North Carolina, serving about 4,900 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS is a wastewater treatment facility located in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,903 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for US municipal wastewater systems. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, and permits specify effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Pigeon River watershed, which flows through the Blue Ridge Mountains and eventually reaches the French Broad River, a tributary of the Tennessee River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pigeon River, which flows through the Appalachian Mountains and joins the French Broad River near Newport, Tennessee. The French Broad River then flows into the Tennessee River, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including trout populations and other cold-water species sensitive to water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Fiberville Road in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,903 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under US wastewater categories.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pigeon River, which flows through the Blue Ridge Mountains and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River system.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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