Overview
Abingdon WWTP and Collection System serves approximately 7,500 residents in Abingdon, Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, managing municipal wastewater for this inland community.
Abingdon WWTP and Collection System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Serving a population of around 7,500, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a US facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Tennessee River basin, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a local tributary within the Tennessee River watershed, which drains into the Tennessee River, then the Ohio River, and finally the Mississippi River. This inland location means the discharge contributes to freshwater ecosystems that support fish, macroinvertebrates, and riparian habitats. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with seasonal flow variations that affect dilution capacity.
Frequently asked questions
Abingdon WWTP and Collection System is located at 21456 Vances Mill Road, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,500 residents in the Abingdon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary within the Tennessee River basin, which flows into the Tennessee River, Ohio River, and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Abingdon WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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