Cleveland Sewerage System - Lebanon, Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Cleveland Sewerage System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lebanon, Virginia, United States. It serves a small population of 346 residents, reflecting its role as a local-scale treatment plant in the rural Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day, which matches its current discharge volume, indicating full utilization of its treatment capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tennessee River system, contributing to the broader Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Clinch River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life including several endangered freshwater mussel species.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Clinch River, a biologically rich stream in the Upper Tennessee River basin. The Clinch River is known for its exceptional freshwater biodiversity, hosting numerous species of fish and mussels, some of which are federally endangered. The treated effluent flows through the Tennessee River system to the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River, making local treatment quality important for downstream ecosystems.