Overview
LEXINGTON WWTP serves approximately 21,738 residents in Lexington, North Carolina. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin.
LEXINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 498 Glendale Road in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina. It serves an estimated population of 21,738, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical state classifications. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient controls due to the state's focus on reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin, which flows through the Piedmont region and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via Winyah Bay in South Carolina. The basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for drinking water, recreation, and industry in the region.
Environmental context
LEXINGTON WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Yadkin River, part of the larger Yadkin-Pee Dee River system. This basin drains the central Piedmont of North Carolina and South Carolina, eventually emptying into the Atlantic Ocean through Winyah Bay. The watershed supports a variety of fish species, including migratory American shad and striped bass, and is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development. The plant's nutrient removal performance is critical to preventing eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
LEXINGTON WWTP is located at 498 Glendale Road in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 21,738 residents in the Lexington area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, LEXINGTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale in North Carolina typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) often required to protect sensitive downstream waters.
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