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Winfall Constructed Wetlands

Constructing an artificial wetland to filter chlorine and iron from the Town of Winfall's treatment plant

Boradwalk provides access to the constructed wetland for school groups and visitors

Students learn about the value of wetlands and their biology

The purpose of the project was to help the Town of Winfall reduce excessive discharges of iron and chloride from the town's treatment plant.  Working with the NRCS, Albermarle Resource Conservation & Development Council, and the Perquimans Soil and Water Conservation District, it was determined that a constructed wetland would be the least expensive method to solve the problem.  NRCS and Perquimans SWCD staff provided engineering and design assistance for the constructed wetlands.  The project diverts 15,000 gallons of daily backwash water from the town's water treatment plant through the constructed wetland before letting it into a tributary of Mill Creek.

Besides helping to keep local waters cleaner, the project is providing additional benefits.  Using a grant from Adopt-a-Trail the constructed wetland is being used as an environmental classroom for the Perquimans County school system.  An observation deck and boardwalk make the wetland more accessible and offer the students an opportunity to view various wetland plants, trees, and wildlife.

Program Partners
  • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • Perquimans Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Albermarle Resource Conservation and Development Council
  • Albermarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program
  • Pasquotank River Basin Regional Council
  • Town of Winfall
  • Perquimans County Schools
  • NCDENR Division of Parks and Recreation

 

 

 

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