Overview
George s Creek WWTP serves Reynolds, Maryland, treating wastewater for approximately 5,660 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
George s Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Reynolds, Allegany County, Maryland. It serves a population of about 5,660 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water infrastructure in western Maryland. As a US-based facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Potomac River basin and then to the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish and other species. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is a large and ecologically productive estuary system that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass. Nutrient loading from wastewater is a significant environmental concern in this region, driving regulatory requirements for enhanced nutrient removal at treatment plants.
Frequently asked questions
George s Creek WWTP is located at 24699 Old Reynolds Road Southwest, Reynolds, Allegany County, Maryland, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,660 residents in the Reynolds area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Potomac River basin, ultimately flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Plants of this size in Maryland typically provide secondary treatment, and those in the Chesapeake Bay watershed often require enhanced nutrient removal to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
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