Talbot County Region II WWTP - Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Serving 3,500 Residents

Talbot County Region II WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,500 people, making it a small-scale facility within the region. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating its scale for the local community. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, one of the largest and most ecologically significant estuaries in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to the bay, contributing to its restoration and health.

The plant discharges into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Chesapeake Bay is a vital estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in the bay.