Overview
Eastern Correctional Institution WWTP serves 4,100 people in Landon Station, Maryland. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Eastern Correctional Institution WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Landon Station, Somerset County, Maryland. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,100 people, primarily from the correctional institution and surrounding area. Its designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a small to medium-scale operation. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state effluent standards. The Maryland Department of the Environment oversees permitting and compliance for wastewater facilities in the state. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its discharge may ultimately reach the Chesapeake Bay watershed or Atlantic coastal waters. This places importance on nutrient removal to protect downstream ecosystems, including shellfish beds and fish habitats. The facility plays a role in maintaining water quality in the region's sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Somerset County, Maryland, within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Treated effluent likely drains into the Pocomoke River or a tributary, eventually reaching the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient loading from wastewater is a key concern in this region, as excess nitrogen and phosphorus can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia. The plant's discharge management is critical for preserving the ecological health of the bay and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 30409 Revells Neck Road, Landon Station, Somerset County, Maryland, United States.
The facility serves approximately 4,100 people, primarily from the Eastern Correctional Institution and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain toward the Chesapeake Bay. As a U.S. facility, it operates under an NPDES permit that regulates discharge quality.
The plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseen by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Plants of this size in Maryland typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
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