Bluefield ADA WWTP - Oakvale, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

Bluefield ADA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Ingleside Road in Oakvale, Mercer County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,267 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, Bluefield ADA WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and likely permitted through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent limits set to protect receiving water quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a local water body within the Upper New River Basin, which ultimately drains into the New River and then the Kanawha River, part of the Ohio River watershed. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and drinking water resources downstream.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Upper New River Basin, which flows into the New River, a designated National River known for its ecological significance and recreational value. The New River joins the Kanawha River, which eventually reaches the Ohio River. The watershed supports diverse fish populations and is an important corridor for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining aquatic habitats and downstream water supplies.