COMA PSD HELEN WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Helen, West Virginia

COMA PSD HELEN WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Helen, West Virginia, serving a small population of 300 residents. The plant is situated in Raleigh County and provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 68.14 million gallons per year and currently discharges 49.21 million gallons annually. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the New River watershed, which eventually flows into the Kanawha River and then the Ohio River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities.

The plant discharges into the New River watershed, which flows into the Kanawha River and ultimately the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.