Overview
Greenridge Forestry Camp in Allegany County, Maryland, treats wastewater with advanced processes for a small population of 304. The plant discharges 37.85 million gallons per year, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Greenridge Forestry Camp is a wastewater treatment facility located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It serves a small population of 304 people, typical of a rural forestry camp. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 37.85 million gallons per year and a similar discharge volume, the plant operates efficiently for its scale. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities are required to meet stringent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards, which govern effluent limits and monitoring. The treated wastewater from Greenridge Forestry Camp is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay is a vital estuarine ecosystem, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Potomac River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting a rich ecosystem of fish, crabs, and waterfowl. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the bay's restoration efforts and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Greenridge Forestry Camp is located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, near the National Freeway.
The plant serves a small population of 304 people, typical of a rural forestry camp.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Potomac River basin, ultimately flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of pollutant removal than secondary treatment.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality.
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