Overview
Barboursville WWTP serves approximately 3,000 residents in Barboursville, West Virginia. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Barboursville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of about 3,000 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The treated effluent from Barboursville WWTP likely discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality in the Ohio River basin.
Environmental context
Barboursville WWTP discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and is a major source of drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Barboursville WWTP is located at 114 Main Street, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States.
Barboursville WWTP serves approximately 3,000 residents in the Barboursville area.
The treated effluent from Barboursville WWTP is discharged into a receiving water body within the Ohio River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Barboursville WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharges. The permit is typically issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet water quality standards. This involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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