Overview
Beckley WWTP serves approximately 19,839 people in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Beckley WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Piney Creek Road in Raleigh County, West Virginia, serving a population of about 19,839. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the Beckley area and surrounding communities. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Beckley WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet state and federal standards, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The treated effluent from Beckley WWTP is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Piney Creek watershed, a tributary of the New River. The New River eventually joins the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connectivity highlights the plant's role in protecting aquatic ecosystems across multiple states.
Environmental context
Beckley WWTP discharges into Piney Creek, a tributary of the New River in the Appalachian region. The New River is known for its diverse aquatic life and recreational value. The plant's effluent contributes to the water quality of this watershed, which supports fish populations and provides drinking water sources downstream. Proper treatment is essential to minimize nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the New River and its receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Beckley WWTP is located on Piney Creek Road in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.
Beckley WWTP serves approximately 19,839 people in the Beckley area and surrounding communities in Raleigh County.
Beckley WWTP discharges treated effluent into Piney Creek, a tributary of the New River, which flows into the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers.
Beckley WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the state of West Virginia to regulate pollutant discharges.
Plants serving around 20,000 people typically use secondary treatment (biological processes) to meet EPA standards, with possible nutrient removal depending on local water quality requirements.
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