Overview
Fruitland WWTP serves Shad Point, Maryland, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant treats wastewater for a population of 3,870 under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
Fruitland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Cherry Hill Lane in Shad Point, Wicomico County, Maryland. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,870 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a U.S. facility, Fruitland WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Wicomico River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive estuarine environment.
Environmental context
Fruitland WWTP discharges into the Wicomico River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay supports a rich ecosystem including blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass, and is a vital migratory corridor for waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the bay's ecological health and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
Fruitland WWTP is located on Cherry Hill Lane in Shad Point, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,870 residents in the Shad Point area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Wicomico River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. facility, Fruitland WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
For small communities under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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