Deep Creek Lake WWTP - Garrett County, Maryland Wastewater Treatment

Deep Creek Lake WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Garrett County, Maryland, serving a population of approximately 3,651 residents. The plant is situated near Deep Creek Lake, a popular recreational reservoir in the western part of the state. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the surrounding community and seasonal visitors. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For facilities of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet federal and state water quality standards. The Maryland Department of the Environment oversees permitting and compliance to protect local water resources. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Deep Creek Lake watershed, which flows into the Youghiogheny River, a tributary of the Monongahela River, and ultimately the Ohio River and Mississippi River system. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource in the region.

The plant discharges into the Deep Creek Lake watershed, which drains into the Youghiogheny River, a major tributary of the Monongahela River. This river system flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River, impacting downstream ecosystems. Deep Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir that supports warmwater fish species and provides habitat for migratory waterfowl. The surrounding area is forested and sparsely populated, making water quality protection critical for maintaining the lake's recreational and ecological value.