Taylorsville WWTP, Alexander County

Overview

Taylorsville WWTP serves Alexander County, North Carolina, treating wastewater from a population of approximately 2,106. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.

Taylorsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Alexander County, North Carolina, United States. The plant serves a population of around 2,106 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Catawba River basin, a major watershed in the region. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for environmental and public health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Catawba River basin, which flows through North Carolina and South Carolina before emptying into Lake Wateree and eventually the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River system. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical water resource for the region, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.

Frequently asked questions

Taylorsville WWTP is located on Jimmy Fox Lane in Alexander County, North Carolina, United States.

The plant serves approximately 2,106 residents in the Alexander County area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Catawba River basin, which flows into Lake Wateree and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.

As a U.S. facility, Taylorsville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the state of North Carolina to regulate discharges.

Small plants like Taylorsville typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.