FRANKFORD DAGSBORO SSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dagsboro, Delaware

FRANKFORD DAGSBORO SSD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dagsboro, Sussex County, Delaware, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,900 residents and is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 10 kilometers of the ocean. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 454.25 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the health of coastal ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive coastal environment of Delaware's Inland Bays region, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.

The plant discharges into the watershed of the Atlantic coastal plain, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Indian River Bay or nearby estuaries. This region includes ecologically sensitive areas that support migratory birds, fish, and shellfish. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream coastal environment.