Overview
Reidsville WWTP serves approximately 16,140 people in Reidsville, North Carolina. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Reidsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 398 Broad Street in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina. The plant serves a population of about 16,140 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, Reidsville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient controls if the receiving water body is sensitive. Regulatory compliance ensures baseline environmental protection. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Dan River, a tributary of the Roanoke River, which flows into Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at Reidsville WWTP is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the Roanoke River basin.
Environmental context
Reidsville WWTP discharges into a local stream that flows into the Dan River, part of the Roanoke River basin. The Roanoke River empties into Albemarle Sound, a large estuary on the North Carolina coast that supports critical fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with nutrient loading from wastewater posing risks to downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Reidsville WWTP is located at 398 Broad Street in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 16,140 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Dan River, part of the Roanoke River basin, ultimately reaching Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Reidsville WWTP must comply with the Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality in the receiving water body.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the discharge is to a sensitive watershed, such as the Dan River basin.
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