BRADLEY PSD WALHONDE 1 WWTP - Secondary Treatment in Raleigh County, West Virginia

BRADLEY PSD WALHONDE 1 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The plant serves a small population of 150 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 75.71 units, and the current discharge volume is 53.00 units, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, which issues permits tailored to local water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a nearby water body, likely a tributary of the Kanawha River or the New River system, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The plant's location in the Appalachian region means it operates in a watershed characterized by mountainous terrain and coal mining history, which can influence water quality considerations. The facility helps protect local streams from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Kanawha River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Appalachian region's steep slopes and legacy of mining can affect runoff and stream health. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in a watershed that supports diverse aquatic species and recreational activities.