Overview
Bluefield Westside WWTP serves Tazewell County, Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 28,916 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Bluefield Westside WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 28,916 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. Its location in the Appalachian region influences the local water management needs. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Regulatory requirements ensure appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to maintain ecological health in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The Appalachian terrain influences runoff patterns and water quality, making effective treatment critical for protecting both local ecosystems and regional water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Bluefield Westside WWTP is located on Sewer Plant Road in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 28,916 people in the Tazewell County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Ohio River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality that set effluent limits for water quality protection.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, with NPDES permits specifying discharge limits.
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