Hampstead WWTP and Coll Sys, Hampstead

Overview

Hampstead WWTP and Coll Sys serves approximately 3,945 residents in Hampstead, Maryland. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.

Hampstead WWTP and Coll Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland. Serving a population of about 3,945, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating its scale for the local community. As a U.S. plant, it 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. For small to medium agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. Regulatory compliance ensures protection of water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay is a vital estuary supporting diverse aquatic life and commercial fisheries. The plant's operations contribute to the health of this sensitive ecosystem by reducing pollutant loads.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into streams within the Gunpowder River basin, which ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting a rich ecosystem including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient and sediment control from wastewater plants is critical to mitigating eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the bay.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 814 Century Street, Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland, United States.

The plant serves approximately 3,945 residents in the Hampstead area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Gunpowder River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment.

For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and solids.