ENGLEHARD SD WWTP, Hyde County

Overview

ENGLEHARD SD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Hyde County, North Carolina, serving 500 people. It discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater near the coast.

ENGLEHARD SD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hyde County, North Carolina, United States. The plant serves a small population of 500 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard for domestic wastewater in the U.S. under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 242.27 units and currently discharges 113.56 units of treated effluent. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the minimum requirements for organic and suspended solids removal set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, placing it in a sensitive coastal zone. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Pamlico Sound, a large estuarine system along the North Carolina coast. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important habitat for fish and shellfish. The plant's coastal location necessitates careful management to protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Pamlico Sound watershed, which is part of the larger Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system, the second-largest estuary in the United States. This area supports critical habitats for fish, crabs, and migratory birds. The coastal proximity means that nutrient and pathogen removal is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect shellfish beds.

Frequently asked questions

ENGLEHARD SD WWTP is located on State Road 1311 in Hyde County, North Carolina, United States, near the Atlantic coast.

The plant serves a small community of approximately 500 people.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Pamlico Sound, a large estuary on the North Carolina coast.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Carolina.

For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA requirements.