Wastewater Department
History
The Town of Granite Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant was originally
constructed in 1969 as a 0.450 MGD contact stabilization plant. In 1986
the plant underwent a major renovation and upgrade, with the original
plant becoming part of a 0.750 MGD oxidation ditch system. The plant
currently operates as a Grade III facility, treating approximately 0.450 MGD
of residential wastewater.
Treatment
The Town of Granite Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant implements a
secondary biological process utilizing Activated Sludge Treatment consisting
of grit removal, screening, aerated oxidation ditches, secondary clarifiers,
chlorination, dechlorination, and aerobic digesting of waste solids which
are lime stabilized for vector and pathogen reduction and applied as class
AB@ biosolids.
Collections
The collection system consists of 46 miles of sewer lines ranging in size from
four inches to sixteen inches. There are currently 20 sewer pump stations.
Granite Falls has 1639 residential customers and 199 commercial customers.
Laboratory
The Laboratory operates as a State Certified Lab maintaining certification
through yearly testing and inspection. The laboratory currently tests for the following analyts: BOD, Ammonia as N, pH, Total Suspended Solids, Total
Residual Chlorine, Conductivity, Fecal Coliforms, and Disolved Oxygen.
Annual Reports
General Information
Facility: |
Granite Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Responsible Entity: |
Town of Granite Falls |
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Mailing Address: |
PO Drawer 10 Granite Falls, NC 28630-0010 |
Phone Number: |
(828) 396-7111 and Fax: (828) 396-8526 |
Facility Location: |
60 Meandering Way Granite Falls NC 28630 |
Person in Charge: |
M. Shuford Wise |
Email: |
mshufordwise@embarqmail.com |
Permits: |
NPDES Permit Number NC0021890
Land Application Permit Number WQ001618 |
