What is a water reclamation facility – what does it do?
Commonly called a wastewater treatment facility, a water reclamation facility (WRF) cleans contaminants from wastewater that is generated by residences, businesses, hospitals, institutions and industrial establishments. The objective is to produce a clean, treated effluent and/or solid waste or sludge that is suitable for safe reuse or discharge back into the environment. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) within NCDENR sets requirements for the treatment of all wastewater. back to top …
