Overview
Mt Carmel Woods WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Waldorf, Maryland, serving about 200 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.
Mt Carmel Woods WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland. The plant serves a small population of approximately 200 residents in the Mount Carmel Woods area, operating as part of the region's decentralized wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 79.49 volume units and an average discharge of 68.14 volume units, the plant operates within its capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The treated effluent from Mt Carmel Woods WWTP ultimately drains into the Potomac River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's discharge contributes to the nutrient and pollutant load in the watershed, making its treatment performance relevant to regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters flow into the Potomac 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 including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient pollution from wastewater discharges is a key concern for the bay's health, and secondary treatment helps reduce but does not eliminate nutrient loads.
Frequently asked questions
Mt Carmel Woods WWTP is located in Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland, United States.
The plant serves approximately 200 residents in the Mount Carmel Woods area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain to the Potomac River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
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