ROXBORO WWTP - Person County, North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant

ROXBORO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Person County, North Carolina, serving a population of about 8,768 residents. The plant is situated near Cavel-Chub Lake Road and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, ROXBORO WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the state of North Carolina. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal standards depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Roanoke River Basin, which flows into the Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into the Roanoke River Basin, which flows through North Carolina and Virginia before reaching the Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including important fish species and migratory birds. The facility's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.