Overview
Moores Creek STP in Pantops, Virginia serves approximately 88,000 people. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Moores Creek STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pantops, Albemarle County, Virginia, serving a population of about 88,228. The facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling a significant agglomeration of residents and businesses in the area. As a US-based plant, Moores Creek STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant serving nearly 90,000 people, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential for additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Moores Creek, a tributary of the Rivanna River, which flows into the James River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
Moores Creek STP discharges into Moores Creek, a tributary of the Rivanna River. The Rivanna flows into the James River, which empties into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish and waterfowl. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern, driving advanced treatment requirements in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Moores Creek STP is located on Moores Creek Lane in Pantops, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 88,228 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under US EPA classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Moores Creek, which flows into the Rivanna River, then the James River, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale in Virginia typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet Chesapeake Bay restoration goals, often including biological nitrogen and phosphorus reduction.
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