Overview
CROWDERS Gastonia CREEK is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gastonia, North Carolina, USA. It treats wastewater for over 42,000 residents and discharges into local waterways.
CROWDERS Gastonia CREEK is a wastewater treatment plant located on York Highway in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina. It serves a population of approximately 42,151 people as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. As a medium-sized agglomeration serving over 40,000 people, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under federal standards. Typical plants of this scale in North Carolina employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment systems. The plant's capacity and discharge volume are managed to meet state and federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from CROWDERS Gastonia CREEK ultimately flows into the Catawba River basin, which drains into Lake Wylie and then the Wateree River before reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River. The Catawba River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions in the region. The plant plays a critical role in protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Catawba River basin, a major watershed in the southeastern United States. The Catawba River flows into Lake Wylie, a reservoir that supports recreation and wildlife, then continues as the Wateree River to the Santee River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This river system is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality here is essential for downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
CROWDERS Gastonia CREEK is located on York Highway in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 42,151 people in the Gastonia area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Catawba River basin, which flows into Lake Wylie and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to regulate discharges and ensure water quality standards.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to remove organic matter and solids before discharge.
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