Camden County WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Camden County, North Carolina

Camden County WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Camden County, North Carolina, United States. The plant serves a population of 2,349 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year and currently discharges 166.56 megaliters per year. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Carolina. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.

The plant discharges into the Albemarle Sound watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This region includes ecologically sensitive estuarine habitats that support fish, crabs, and migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining dissolved oxygen levels in the sound.