Overview
Celanese WWTP in Cumberland, Maryland serves approximately 10,740 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
Celanese WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cumberland, Maryland, serving a population of about 10,740. The plant is situated in Allegany County, within the Potomac River watershed, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. As a US-based facility, Celanese WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's design and operation must comply with federal and state effluent guidelines. The treated effluent from Celanese WWTP is discharged into a tributary of the North Branch Potomac River, which flows into the Potomac River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
Celanese WWTP discharges into the North Branch Potomac River watershed, part of the larger Potomac River basin that drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a major estuary with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse fish, shellfish, and bird populations. The plant's operations are subject to nutrient and sediment reduction goals under the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program, which aims to restore water quality in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
Celanese WWTP is located in Cumberland, Maryland, United States, near the North Branch Correctional Institution along McMullen Highway.
The plant serves approximately 10,740 people in the Cumberland area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a tributary of the North Branch Potomac River, which flows into the Potomac River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet local water quality goals.
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