Overview
Irwin Creek WWTP serves approximately 77,453 people in Charlotte, North Carolina. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Catawba River basin.
Irwin Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Serving a population of around 77,453, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the Clean Water Act. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Typical plants of this scale employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment to comply with regulatory requirements. The plant discharges into Irwin Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River, which flows into Lake Wylie and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
Irwin Creek WWTP discharges into Irwin Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River. The Catawba River flows through the Piedmont region into Lake Wylie, a reservoir on the North Carolina-South Carolina border, and continues to the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical resource for drinking water, recreation, and hydropower in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Irwin Creek WWTP is located at 4100 West Tyvola Road in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 77,453 people in the Charlotte area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into Irwin Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River, which flows into Lake Wylie and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Irwin Creek WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Carolina.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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