Wastewater plants in Maryland

171 plants indexed.

Maryland's wastewater treatment is regulated by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Major plants include Blue Plains (serving the DC metro) and Back River (Baltimore). UtilityRadar indexes 171 wastewater treatment plants in Maryland with a combined designed capacity of 58,285 m³/day. The largest plant on file is Winebrenner WWTP, treating 3,785 m³/day.

Maryland's wastewater treatment is regulated by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Major plants include Blue Plains (serving the DC metro) and Back River (Baltimore).

Plant directory coverage

UtilityRadar's directory currently lists 171 wastewater treatment plants across Maryland. Together these plants represent a combined designed capacity of approximately 58,285 m³/day.

Treatment levels

By treatment level, the directory contains 56 secondary, 38 advanced, 1 primary-treatment plants. Secondary treatment (typically activated sludge with biological nutrient removal) is the most common standard.

Largest plant

The largest plant indexed for Maryland is Winebrenner WWTP, with a designed capacity of 3,785 m³/day.

About our data

Plant records are aggregated from publicly available regulatory data (US EPA ECHO, EU UWWTD reporting, national water authority publications), augmented by direct operator information and verified via Google Maps coordinates. Each record includes location, treatment level, capacity where known, operator and operational status. To browse plants by treatment level worldwide, see our secondary and advanced filter views, or read our guide to how sewage treatment works.

171 plants

Willards WWTP

Willards, Maryland

Willards WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 940 people in Willards, Maryland. It discharges 302.83 units of treated wastewater, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.

Advanced 940 Low

SMITHSBURG WWTP

Smithsburg, Maryland

Smithsburg WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,826 residents in Smithsburg, Maryland. It discharges 779.80 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 2,271.24 thousand cubic meters.

Secondary 1,826 Low

Hancock STP

Hancock, Maryland

Hancock STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,700 people in Hancock, Maryland. It discharges treated water into the Potomac River watershed, contributing to Chesapeake Bay water quality.

Advanced 1,700 Low

FUNKSTOWN WWTP

Washington County, Maryland

Funkstown WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Washington County, Maryland, serving 1,214 people. It discharges 348.26 million gallons per year and operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.

Secondary 1,214 Low

CLEAR SPRING WWTP

Washington County, Maryland

Clear Spring WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 570 people in Washington County, Maryland. It discharges 268.76 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 1135.62 units.

Advanced 570 Low

Sandy Hook WWTP

Sandy Hook, Maryland

Sandy Hook WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Sandy Hook, Maryland, serving 145 people. It discharges 49.21 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons.

Secondary 145 Low

Antietam WWTP

Sharpsburg, Maryland

Antietam WWTP in Sharpsburg, Maryland, serves 1,373 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 605.67 million gallons per year into the Potomac River watershed.

Secondary 1,373 Low

Winebrenner WWTP

Highfield Cascade, Maryland

Winebrenner WWTP is an advanced treatment facility in Highfield Cascade, Maryland, serving 3,157 people. It discharges 522.39 volume units daily with a designed capacity of 3,785.40 units.

Advanced 3,157 Low

OXFORD WWTP

Oxford, Maryland

Oxford WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 750 people in Oxford, Maryland. It discharges treated wastewater near the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary on the U.S. East Coast.

Secondary 750 Medium

Martingham Wastewater Treatment System

Saint Michaels, Maryland

Martingham Wastewater Treatment System serves 719 people in Saint Michaels, Maryland, discharging secondary-treated wastewater near the Chesapeake Bay.

Secondary 719 Medium

Talbot County Region V WWTP

Tilghman Island, Maryland

Talbot County Region V WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 900 people in Tilghman Island, Maryland. It discharges treated wastewater near the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary on the U.S. East Coast.

Secondary 900 Medium

TYLERTON WWTP

Tylerton, Maryland

Tylerton WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 173 people in Tylerton, Maryland, USA. It discharges 22.71 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Chesapeake Bay.

Advanced 173 Medium

FAIRMOUNT STP

Landonville, Maryland

FAIRMOUNT STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 570 people in Landonville, Maryland. It discharges 98.42 million gallons per day and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Secondary 570 High

Ewell Rhodes Point WWTP

Rhodes Point, Maryland

Ewell Rhodes Point WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 600 people in Rhodes Point, Maryland. It discharges 75.71 million gallons annually and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Secondary 600 Medium

Chopticon High School WWTP

Morganza, Maryland

Chopticon High School WWTP in Morganza, Maryland, serves 1,844 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 3.79 million gallons per day into local waterways near the Chesapeake Bay.

Advanced 1,844 Medium

Wicomico Shores WWTP

Barbers Quarter, Maryland

Wicomico Shores WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Barbers Quarter, Maryland, serving 1,254 people. It discharges 420.18 units of treated wastewater and operates near the Chesapeake Bay.

Advanced 1,254 Medium

Forest Farm WWTF

Saint Mary's County, Maryland

Forest Farm WWTF is an advanced treatment plant in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, serving 882 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the Chesapeake Bay, supporting local water quality.

Advanced 882 Medium

St Clement s Shores WWTP

Compton, Maryland

St Clement s Shores WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Compton, Maryland, serving 706 people. It discharges 321.76 units of treated wastewater near the Chesapeake Bay.

Advanced 706 Low

QUEENSTOWN WWTP

Queenstown, Maryland

QUEENSTOWN WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 617 people in Queenstown, Maryland. It discharges 238.48 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 757.08 units.

Secondary 617 Medium

ROCK HALL WWTP

Rock Hall, Maryland

Rock Hall WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 1,945 people in Rock Hall, Maryland. It discharges treated wastewater into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.

Advanced 1,945 Medium

Frequently asked

How many wastewater treatment plants are in Maryland?

UtilityRadar indexes 171 wastewater treatment plants in Maryland, with treatment level, capacity, operator and discharge data on each record.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Maryland?

Among the indexed plants, Winebrenner WWTP has the highest designed capacity at 3,785 m3/day.

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