Overview
DUTCHMAN CREEK MOCKSVILLE WWTP serves Hickory Hill, North Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 3,262 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
DUTCHMAN CREEK MOCKSVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 385 Garwood Road in Hickory Hill, Davie County, North Carolina. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,262 people, placing it in the small community category typical of rural Piedmont region facilities. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. For small communities, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with additional nutrient controls potentially applicable due to North Carolina's focus on reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads to sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent discharges to Dutchman Creek, a tributary of the Yadkin River system, which flows into the Pee Dee River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Georgetown, South Carolina. The Yadkin-Pee Dee basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for multiple communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Dutchman Creek, part of the Yadkin River basin that drains into the Pee Dee River and then the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important resource for regional water supply. The Piedmont region's clay soils and rolling terrain can contribute to runoff concerns, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in downstream reservoirs and coastal estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 385 Garwood Road in Hickory Hill, Davie County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,262 residents in the Hickory Hill area of Davie County.
The treated effluent is discharged into Dutchman Creek, which flows into the Yadkin River system and eventually reaches 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.
Small communities in North Carolina typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, with additional nutrient removal where required to protect sensitive watersheds.
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