Jacksonville WWTP - Onslow County, North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant

Jacksonville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It serves a population of approximately 56,141 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are regulated under the US Clean Water Act. As a facility serving over 10,000 people, Jacksonville WWTP is subject to secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized to handle the wastewater generated by its service population. Treatment processes typically include primary and secondary treatment stages to meet NPDES permit requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal rivers of North Carolina. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and estuaries, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and fisheries.

The plant discharges into the New River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean through the Intracoastal Waterway. The downstream environment includes estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic species, including fish and shellfish. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local recreational and commercial fishing activities.