Mallard Creek WWTP - Charlotte, North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant

Mallard Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The plant serves a population of about 19,208 people in the northern part of the city, contributing to the region's water infrastructure. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Treatment processes for plants of this scale typically include secondary treatment, with possible nutrient removal to protect downstream waters. The plant discharges into the Mallard Creek watershed, which flows into the Catawba River basin. The Catawba River ultimately drains into Lake Wylie and the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River system. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for the region.

Mallard Creek WWTP discharges into Mallard Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River. The Catawba River flows through the Piedmont region of North Carolina and South Carolina, eventually reaching Lake Wylie and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish species such as striped bass and American shad, and is an important resource for regional water supply and recreation.