Overview
COMA PSD Fitzpatrick WWTP serves approximately 12,000 people in Fitzpatrick, West Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
COMA PSD Fitzpatrick WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fitzpatrick, West Virginia, serving a population of about 12,000. The plant is situated in Raleigh County and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The facility plays a key role in managing wastewater from the Fitzpatrick area, supporting public health and environmental quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Upper New River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Kanawha River and then the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The region's mountainous terrain and coal mining history make water quality protection particularly important for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on CR 20 in Fitzpatrick, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 people in the Fitzpatrick area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream within the Upper New River watershed, which flows into the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the state or EPA, setting limits on pollutant discharges.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this size typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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