Moore Co Regional WWTP Addor - Addor, North Carolina Wastewater Treatment

Moore Co Regional WWTP Addor is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Addor, North Carolina, serving a population of approximately 33,406. The plant is situated in Moore County, a region in the central part of the state, and operates as part of the local wastewater management system. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Under this regulatory framework, treatment plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or higher to meet effluent standards for protecting water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Cape Fear River basin. The Cape Fear River flows southeast through North Carolina and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Wilmington. The river supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for environmental and public health.

The plant discharges into the Cape Fear River basin, which flows through central North Carolina before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. Downstream waters are used for recreation and as a drinking water source, highlighting the importance of effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and ecosystem health.