BERK CO PSSD OPEQ_HEDGE WWTP - Berkeley County, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

BERK CO PSSD OPEQ_HEDGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Berkeley County, West Virginia, serving a population of about 8,000. The plant is situated in the eastern panhandle of the state, near the Potomac River watershed. As a US facility serving a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay region. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's discharge contributes to the nutrient load management efforts in the bay watershed.

The plant discharges into the Potomac River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay supports a complex ecosystem including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern, and plants in this region often implement enhanced nutrient removal to protect bay water quality.