Overview
BRADLEY PSD WWTP serves Eunice, West Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 3,622 residents. The plant is located inland in the Appalachian region.
BRADLEY PSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eunice, West Virginia, serving a population of about 3,622. The plant is situated in the Appalachian region of the United States, an area characterized by mountainous terrain and rural communities. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that ultimately drain into the Kanawha River watershed, part of the Ohio River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational fishing and water supply downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small tributaries of the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Appalachian watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting species such as brook trout and freshwater mussels. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this headwater region.
Frequently asked questions
BRADLEY PSD WWTP is located at 204 Reuben Loop, Eunice, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,622 residents in the Eunice area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Kanawha River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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