LAUR_MAX AIRPORT WWTP - Scotland County, North Carolina Wastewater Treatment

LAUR_MAX AIRPORT WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 16749 Airport Road in Scotland County, North Carolina. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,538 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 11,356.20 units, and it currently discharges 454.25 units of treated effluent daily. As an inland facility, it does not directly impact coastal waters. The treated effluent from LAUR_MAX AIRPORT WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lumber River basin, part of the larger Pee Dee River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the surrounding environment.

The plant discharges into the Lumber River basin, which flows into the Pee Dee River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via Winyah Bay. The watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is an important ecological corridor in the coastal plain of North Carolina. Maintaining secondary treatment standards helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.