Overview
Easton WWTP serves 15,139 people in Talbot County, Maryland, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Easton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 64 North Dover Road in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It serves a population of approximately 15,139 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating its role in managing local wastewater flows. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water body. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with federal and state standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Effective treatment at Easton WWTP is critical to reducing nutrient loads and maintaining the ecological health of this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
Easton WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast of the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed spans over 64,000 square miles and supports a rich ecosystem of fish, shellfish, and waterfowl. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making advanced treatment essential for protecting this ecologically sensitive water body.
Frequently asked questions
Easton WWTP is located at 64 North Dover Road in Talbot County, Maryland, United States.
Easton WWTP serves a population of approximately 15,139 people in the Talbot County area.
Easton WWTP discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that flows into the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary on the US Atlantic coast.
Easton WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment to regulate effluent quality and protect water resources.
Plants of this scale in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as mandated by the Clean Water Act.
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