Overview
AMELIA SAN DIST STP serves 778 people in Amelia, Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
AMELIA SAN DIST STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 10100 Pridesville Road in Amelia, Virginia. Serving a population of 778, this facility is part of the wastewater infrastructure for Amelia County in the central part of the state. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the James River watershed, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient and pollutant load in the watershed, making proper treatment essential for bay health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the James River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, so treatment standards are critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
AMELIA SAN DIST STP is located at 10100 Pridesville Road in Amelia, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves a population of 778 people in the Amelia area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the James River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, typically involving biological processes to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids before discharge.
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