After treatment and disinfection, the final effluent is discharged into Middle Creek, a tributary of the Neuse River, in a manner that protects the running streams from pollutants and contamination. The plant is designed to remove BOD, TSS, ammonia, phosphorus, and various bacteria and viruses from its discharge. Liquid land application is the choice method of disposal and is accomplished by contract operators. To protect the Town's investment, an extensive preventive maintenance program is essential to the proper operation of the facility. Daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly schedules of maintenance assure us that the equipment and processes are well maintained.
Operators provide around the clock surveillance and expertise in process control.
Maintenance Technicians provide preventive and corrective maintenance to the plant. Laboratory staff support operations through daily analysis and testing of wastewater process. Also, biological nutrient removal is being added. This will remove nitrogen and phosphorus biologically from the effluent.