Overview
South Harnett Regional WWTP serves 12,000 people in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework for municipal wastewater treatment.
South Harnett Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, serving a population of approximately 12,000. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a US facility serving a medium-sized community, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants, with additional nutrient controls in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Cape Fear River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Cape Fear River is a major waterway in North Carolina, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cape Fear River basin, which flows southeast through North Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Fear. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Downstream waters are ecologically sensitive, with nutrient management being a key concern due to impacts on estuarine and coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
South Harnett Regional WWTP is located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States, near Elliot Farm Road.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 people in the Cumberland County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Cape Fear River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the state of North Carolina, which sets limits on pollutants and requires regular monitoring.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants serving populations of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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