Capon Bridge WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in West Virginia

Capon Bridge WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Capon Bridge, West Virginia, along Northwestern Turnpike in Hampshire County. The plant serves a small population of 225 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters per year and currently treats approximately 113.56 megaliters annually, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the requirements of the US Clean Water Act for discharges into surface waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Potomac River watershed, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical habitat for migratory species.

The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Potomac River, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports a rich ecosystem, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of this sensitive watershed.