Overview
Bluewell PSD WWTP serves approximately 5,538 residents in Bluewell, West Virginia, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES permitting through state authorities.
Bluewell PSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 299 Old US 52 Road in Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,538 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the Upper New River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. The surrounding area features Appalachian terrain and mixed land use, with the plant playing a key role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Upper New River Basin, part of the larger Ohio River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including sensitive species such as the Candy Darter and various freshwater mussels. The downstream flow contributes to the Mississippi River system, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from inland sources can contribute to hypoxic zones.
Frequently asked questions
Bluewell PSD WWTP is located at 299 Old US 52 Road in Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,538 residents in the Bluewell area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Upper New River Basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system.
As a U.S. facility, Bluewell PSD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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