Overview
Cliffside SD WWTP serves Avondale, North Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 1,773 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Cliffside SD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on US Highway 221A in Avondale, Rutherford County, North Carolina. It serves a small community of about 1,773 people, typical of rural wastewater infrastructure in the southeastern United States. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Broad River basin, which flows through the Piedmont region of North Carolina and South Carolina before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and water supply downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Broad River watershed, a tributary of the Santee River system that flows to the Atlantic Ocean. This region features mixed forest and agricultural land use, with streams supporting species such as bass and catfish. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, which is managed under state water quality standards to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Cliffside SD WWTP is located on US Highway 221A in Avondale, Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,773 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Broad River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the state or EPA, setting limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Small plants like this typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet federal and state effluent standards.
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