Overview
Manchester Park WWTP Private is an advanced treatment plant in Singerly, Maryland, serving 173 people. It discharges 75.71 units of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Manchester Park WWTP Private is a wastewater treatment facility located in Singerly, Cecil County, Maryland, United States. The plant serves a small population of 173 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. Its designed capacity is 454.25 units, with a current discharge volume of 75.71 units. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's advanced treatment level aligns with best practices for sensitive coastal areas. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a nearby water body that drains into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading to the bay, contributing to its restoration efforts.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast in Cecil County, Maryland, and its treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting a rich ecosystem including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory birds. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern, and the plant's advanced treatment helps mitigate eutrophication in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
Manchester Park WWTP Private is located at 88 Johnstown Road, Singerly, Cecil County, Maryland, United States.
The plant serves a population of 173 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a nearby water body that ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to protect sensitive coastal waters.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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