Overview
Lumberton WWTP serves approximately 21,520 residents in Lumberton, North Carolina. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
Lumberton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina. Serving a population of around 21,520, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, Lumberton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. The plant's design capacity and operational status are not publicly documented, but it continues to serve the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the Lumber River, a tributary of the Pee Dee River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via Winyah Bay. The Lumber River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource in the region. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect water quality and downstream habitats.
Environmental context
Lumberton WWTP discharges into the Lumber River, which flows into the Pee Dee River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean through Winyah Bay. The Lumber River is a blackwater river that supports diverse fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's discharge must comply with state and federal water quality standards to protect this sensitive aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Lumberton WWTP is located at 799 Lafayette Street in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 21,520 residents in the Lumberton area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lumber River, which flows into the Pee Dee River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Lumberton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the state of North Carolina or the EPA.
In the U.S., municipal plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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