BERK CO PSSD CORNERS AT ARDEN TP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Berkeley County, West Virginia

BERK CO PSSD CORNERS AT ARDEN TP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States. The plant serves a small community of 41 people, reflecting its role as a decentralized treatment solution for a rural area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for all publicly owned treatment works. The plant has a designed capacity of 49.21 thousand cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 11.36 thousand cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its design capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in the United States. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's location in the Appalachian region means it must manage runoff from surrounding agricultural and forested areas.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and sediment loads, contributing to the health of this vital ecosystem.