Overview
Rockingham WWTP serves approximately 12,459 people in Cordova, North Carolina. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Rockingham WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cordova, Richmond County, North Carolina. The plant serves a population of around 12,459 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, Rockingham WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment levels. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Pee Dee River basin, which flows through the Carolinas and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region includes mixed agricultural and forested areas, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pee Dee River basin, which drains through North and South Carolina before emptying into Winyah Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory fish. Downstream areas include ecologically sensitive estuarine environments that benefit from effective nutrient and pathogen removal.
Frequently asked questions
Rockingham WWTP is located in Cordova, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,459 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Pee Dee River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Rockingham WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically administered by the state of North Carolina.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this scale are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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