Overview
TUCKASEIGEE WandSA WWTP 1 serves Webster, North Carolina, treating wastewater for over 10,000 residents. The plant discharges into the Tuckaseigee River watershed, part of the Tennessee River basin.
TUCKASEIGEE WandSA WWTP 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Webster, Jackson County, North Carolina. It serves a population of approximately 10,118 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Tuckaseigee River, a tributary of the Little Tennessee River, which flows into the Tennessee River and ultimately the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality and recreation.
Environmental context
The Tuckaseigee River flows through the Blue Ridge Mountains and joins the Little Tennessee River, which drains into the Tennessee River system. This watershed supports coldwater fisheries, including trout populations, and provides habitat for sensitive aquatic species. Downstream waters are used for drinking water supply and recreation, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on North River Road in Webster, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,118 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tuckaseigee River, which flows into the Little Tennessee River and eventually the Tennessee River system.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater treatment plants of this scale, which typically includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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