Overview
Twelve Mile Creek WWTP serves Waxhaw, North Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 16,657 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Catawba River basin.
Twelve Mile Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waxhaw, Union County, North Carolina. It serves a population of around 16,657 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Twelve Mile Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River, which flows into Lake Wateree and ultimately the Santee River system before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Catawba River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Twelve Mile Creek, part of the Catawba River basin, which drains into Lake Wateree and the Santee River system before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Catawba River is a critical water resource for the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water. The watershed faces pressures from urban development and agriculture, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Twelve Mile Creek WWTP is located in Waxhaw, Union County, North Carolina, United States, near Providence Road South.
The plant serves approximately 16,657 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Twelve Mile Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River, which flows into Lake Wateree and the Santee River system.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal if located in a sensitive watershed like the Catawba River basin.
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