Overview
Joppatowne WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,000 residents in Joppatowne, Maryland, USA. The facility discharges into the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Joppatowne WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Joppatowne, Harford County, Maryland, serving a population of about 7,000. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, operating under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act, which require removal of at least 85% of biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the local community's needs. The treated effluent is discharged into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a large and ecologically significant estuary. The Chesapeake Bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish, and is a critical habitat for many species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The bay supports a rich ecosystem of fish, shellfish, and waterfowl, and is a vital migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the bay and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
Joppatowne WWTP is located in Joppatowne, Harford County, Maryland, United States, near the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in the Joppatowne area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, contributing to the bay's water quality management.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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