Overview
Blackstone Treatment Work serves the town of Blackstone, Virginia, with a population of approximately 4,844. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharge to protect local waterways.
Blackstone Treatment Work is a municipal wastewater facility located in Blackstone, Nottoway County, Virginia. It serves a population of about 4,844 residents, making it a small-scale plant typical of rural communities in the region. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, the plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Nottoway River watershed, which flows southeast into the Meherrin River and eventually into the Chowan River and Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Nottoway River basin, part of the larger Chowan River watershed that drains into Albemarle Sound. This coastal plain region features slow-moving rivers and extensive wetlands that provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in filtering runoff and supporting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Blackstone Treatment Work is located at 116 South Main Street in Blackstone, Nottoway County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,844 residents in the town of Blackstone and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Nottoway River watershed, which flows to the Meherrin River and eventually to Albemarle Sound.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small plants serving about 5,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate disinfection.
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