Overview
CLINTON WWTP serves Clinton, North Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 9,746 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
CLINTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. It serves a population of about 9,746 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment is standard for plants of this scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into nearby streams that flow into the Cape Fear River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to maintain ecological health and comply with state water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Cape Fear River, which flows southeast through North Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Fear. This basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The region's coastal plain setting means that nutrient management is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
CLINTON WWTP is located in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, United States, near Johnsontown.
The plant serves approximately 9,746 residents in the Clinton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Cape Fear River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, meeting EPA standards.
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