Overview
Buckhannon WWTP serves approximately 9,376 residents in Buckhannon, West Virginia. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Buckhannon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia. Serving a population of around 9,376, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, Buckhannon WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and state authorities. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. Regulatory compliance ensures basic treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect local water quality and the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
Buckhannon WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Buckhannon River, which flows into the Tygart Valley River and then the Monongahela River, part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which is important for recreation and downstream water supply.
Frequently asked questions
Buckhannon WWTP is located in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. The facility serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local community.
Buckhannon WWTP serves approximately 9,376 residents, making it a medium-sized municipal treatment plant in West Virginia.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Buckhannon River, part of the Ohio River basin. The specific discharge point and volume are managed under its NPDES permit.
As a U.S. facility, Buckhannon WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The plant must meet secondary treatment standards and comply with effluent limits.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some may include disinfection to meet water quality standards.
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