Overview
EAST LINCOLN WandSD Forney Creek is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 1,400 people in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
EAST LINCOLN WandSD Forney Creek is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lincoln County, North Carolina, serving a population of approximately 1,400 residents. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and plays a role in managing local wastewater for this community. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant serving a small population, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that discharged water meets federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Catawba River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region's freshwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the Catawba River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 7600 Tree Farm Lane, Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,400 people in the Lincoln County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Catawba River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA requirements.
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