RAEFORD WWTP - Hoke County, North Carolina Municipal Wastewater Treatment

RAEFORD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Cape Fear Road in Hoke County, North Carolina. The plant serves a population of about 3,449 residents, placing it in the small community category for US wastewater infrastructure. As part of North Carolina's wastewater network, the facility plays a key role in managing local sewage and protecting public health. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Cape Fear River basin, which flows southeast through North Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean. The Cape Fear River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at RAEFORD WWTP helps maintain water quality in this important regional watershed.

The plant discharges into the Cape Fear River basin, which flows through the coastal plain of North Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Fear. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream waters are ecologically sensitive, with the Cape Fear estuary serving as a nursery for marine life.