Overview
Cooleemee WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 1,200 residents in Cooleemee, North Carolina. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
Cooleemee WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cooleemee, Davie County, North Carolina. It serves a small population of about 1,198 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal zones, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EPA for municipal wastewater plants. With a designed capacity of 5,678 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 492 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin. This river system flows through the Piedmont region of North Carolina and into South Carolina, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Yadkin River, part of the larger Pee Dee River basin that flows to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory fish. The region's Piedmont geology and land use patterns influence runoff and water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Cooleemee WWTP is located on NC 801 in Cooleemee, Davie County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,198 residents, reflecting the small-town character of Cooleemee.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Yadkin River, part of the Pee Dee River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities like Cooleemee, secondary treatment is standard, meeting EPA requirements for reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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