Where is the plant’s effluent discharged?
A. Treated effluent is discharged directly to the Atlantic Ocean through a 66-inch diameter outfall pipe and multi-port diffuser, to an area approximately 1.5 miles offshore. Q: Is biological nutrient removal an element of this project? A. Because the effluent is discharged to the ocean, there are no nutrient reduction requirements for this plant. However, the project has been designed to accommodate biological nutrient removal should that become necessary. Q. How have you notified the community of the project? A. HRSD held a public hearing June 29, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the Ocean Lakes High School Schola to discuss the proposed improvements and solicit comments. Hearing notices appeared May 29 and June 5 in the Virginian-Pilot’s legal notices section. A display ad ran June 19 in The Virginian-Pilot Beacon. In addition, notices that included an offer of special briefings were provided to area civic association leaders, elected officials and treatment plant neighbors.
