BERK CO PSSD TOMAHAWK WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Berkeley County, West Virginia

The BERK CO PSSD TOMAHAWK WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States. Serving a small population of 751 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. Its designed capacity is 22.71 megaliters per day, with an average discharge volume of 18.93 megaliters per day, indicating efficient operation. As a secondary treatment plant, it utilizes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, complying with EPA NPDES permit requirements typical for facilities of this scale. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Potomac River, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical habitat for migratory fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.