Overview
CLINTWOOD STP serves Clintwood, Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 2,991 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, discharging into local waterways.
CLINTWOOD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Clintwood, Virginia, a small town in Dickenson County. The facility serves a population of around 2,991 people, typical of a small community in the Appalachian region. As a publicly owned treatment works, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting water quality in the area. Plants of this scale in the United States typically provide secondary treatment as required by the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulate such facilities through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Upper Tennessee River Basin, ultimately flowing into the Tennessee River and then the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at CLINTWOOD STP helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
CLINTWOOD STP discharges into tributaries of the Upper Tennessee River Basin, which drains into the Tennessee River and eventually the Ohio River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species, and its health is critical for downstream water supplies. The plant's location in the Appalachian region means it operates in a terrain with steep slopes and high rainfall, which can affect runoff and stream flow. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological integrity of the broader river system.
Frequently asked questions
CLINTWOOD STP is located at 374 Dumps Hollow, Clintwood, Virginia, in Dickenson County, United States.
CLINTWOOD STP serves approximately 2,991 residents in the Clintwood area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Upper Tennessee River Basin, which flows into the Tennessee River and then the Ohio River.
CLINTWOOD STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires municipal wastewater treatment plants to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality in receiving waters.
For small communities like Clintwood, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets EPA and state water quality standards.
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