BOYKINS STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Southampton County, Virginia

BOYKINS STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Number 8 Schoolhouse Road in Southampton County, Virginia. The plant serves a small community of 1,281 residents and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 340,690 gallons per day and an average daily flow of 264,980 gallons, the plant operates at about 78% capacity, indicating efficient use of its infrastructure. Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Chowan River and Albemarle Sound, contributing to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in this coastal plain region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Chowan River, which flows into Albemarle Sound and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean via the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including anadromous fish species, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream habitats.