Camp Creek Area WWTP - Eads Mill, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment

Camp Creek Area WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the community of Eads Mill in Mercer County, West Virginia. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 15,003 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater in this Appalachian region. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 volume units and currently treats an average daily flow of 170.34 volume units, indicating operational headroom. Facilities of this scale in West Virginia are typically permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the New River watershed, part of the larger Ohio River basin. The New River is a significant ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including several sensitive species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this region known for its mountainous terrain and forested landscapes.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the New River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system. The New River watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including populations of native fish and macroinvertebrates. The region's steep terrain and forested catchments make water quality protection important for maintaining ecological integrity.