Central Hampshire PSD Green Spring TP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Green Spring, West Virginia

Central Hampshire PSD Green Spring TP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Green Spring, West Virginia, serving a small community of 270 residents. The plant is situated in Hampshire County, within the Appalachian region of the United States. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. It has a designed capacity of 75.71 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 56.78 units, indicating operational headroom. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Potomac River basin, contributing to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in this region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crabs, and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of this ecologically significant estuary.