Ellerbe WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Richmond County, North Carolina

Ellerbe WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 998 residents, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for a rural area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 681.37 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 378.54 thousand cubic meters annually. The treated effluent from Ellerbe WWTP is discharged into a nearby water body, contributing to the local watershed. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including rivers and streams that eventually drain to the Atlantic Ocean. Proper treatment helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and supports regional water resource management.

Ellerbe WWTP discharges into a local water body within the Pee Dee River basin, which flows through North Carolina and South Carolina before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the watershed.