Overview
Chadbourn WWTP serves the town of Chadbourn, North Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 2,474 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NP
Chadbourn WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chadbourn, North Carolina, serving a population of about 2,474 residents. The plant is situated in Columbus County, near the Lumber River basin, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. For small agglomerations like Chadbourn, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Lumber River, which flows into the Little Pee Dee River and ultimately to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Lumber River, which flows into the Little Pee Dee River and then to the Winyah Bay estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and blackwater swamps, and is important for migratory fish species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Chadbourn WWTP is located at 94 Chadbourn Highway, Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,474 residents in the town of Chadbourn and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local tributaries that flow into the Lumber River, part of the larger Pee Dee River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Chadbourn WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EPA effluent standards, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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