Overview
BRADLEY PSD HOME SCHOOL WWTP in Ameagle, West Virginia, serves a small population of 100 with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 15.14 megaliters per year into local waterways.
BRADLEY PSD HOME SCHOOL WWTP is a small municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ameagle, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. Serving a population of 100, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality in the Appalachian region. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Its advanced treatment level exceeds the secondary treatment standard typically required for small communities, ensuring high-quality effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Kanawha River system and ultimately the Ohio River. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard aquatic habitats and supports downstream water quality in the Ohio River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kanawha River watershed, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The advanced treatment process reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting sensitive ecosystems in the Appalachian region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 8042 Clear Fork Road, Ameagle, West Virginia, in Raleigh County.
The plant serves a small community of 100 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Kanawha River and eventually the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Small plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, but this plant uses advanced treatment, which exceeds the minimum standard and provides higher pollutant removal.
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