Overview
Belington WWTP serves the community of Belington, West Virginia. The plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 1,974 people and discharges into local waterways.
Belington WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of about 1,974 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small Appalachian community. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like Belington, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Tygart Valley River, a tributary of the Monongahela River. This river system is part of the larger Ohio River basin, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Tygart Valley River, which flows northward to join the Monongahela River. The Monongahela River is a major tributary of the Ohio River, supporting a variety of fish species and providing drinking water for millions. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with forested headwaters and agricultural areas contributing to nutrient and sediment loads.
Frequently asked questions
Belington WWTP is located in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. The facility serves the local community with wastewater treatment services.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,974 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Tygart Valley River, part of the Monongahela River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Belington WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
For small communities like Belington, secondary treatment is standard, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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