Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities operates two wastewater treatment facilities, although many residents refer to them as "sewer plants." The term "sewer" is most commonly associated with human waste from homes and restaurants. In addition to this waste stream, the treatment facilities must treat wastewater generated by a variety of industries in Forsyth County. Currently, approximately 12% of the wastewater treated at these facilities originates from an industrial process.

Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant

Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on the southwestern side of Winston-Salem and began operating in 1958, with the capacity to treat 18 million gallons of wastewater per day. Since that time, it's treatment capacity has grown to 30 million gallons per day (MGD). After the thorough wastewater treatment process described above, the Elledge Plant releases the treated, environmentally compatible water into Salem Creek, the receiving stream.

Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on the southern border of Forsyth County and is permitted for 21 million gallons per day of residential and industrial wastewater. The plant discharges its treated effluent into the Yadkin River.