Overview
NW Tyrrell County SD WWTP is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, serving a population of 900. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
NW Tyrrell County SD WWTP is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States. The plant is designed to serve a population of 900 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is a small-scale facility intended to meet the needs of a rural community. As a projected plant, it is not yet operational. Once constructed, it will be subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. For small plants in North Carolina, typical treatment includes secondary treatment to meet federal standards, with potential additional nutrient removal to address local environmental concerns. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its discharge will likely affect nearby rivers or estuaries that drain into the Albemarle Sound or the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal plain environment supports diverse aquatic life and is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the coastal plain of North Carolina, within the watershed of the Albemarle Sound. The receiving water body is likely a small river or creek that flows into the sound, which is part of the larger Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system. This system is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish and shellfish populations, and is important for migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining water quality in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
NW Tyrrell County SD WWTP is located on Travis Road in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, serving a population of 900.
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and will discharge into local waterways that drain into the Albemarle Sound, part of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system.
As a projected plant in the United States, it will be regulated under the Clean Water Act and must obtain an NPDES permit from the state of North Carolina, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in North Carolina, typical treatment includes secondary treatment to meet federal standards, often with additional nutrient removal to address local environmental concerns in coastal areas.
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