Hyattstown WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Hyattstown, Maryland

Hyattstown WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hyattstown, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The plant serves a small population of 105 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 75.71 MLD and a current discharge volume of 18.93 MLD, the facility operates well below its capacity. US plants of this scale are typically regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Potomac River basin and then to the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive watershed.

Hyattstown WWTP discharges into streams that flow into the Potomac River, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a major estuary that supports a diverse ecosystem, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the bay's water quality and aquatic habitats.