Cottageville PSD WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Ripley Landing, West Virginia

Cottageville PSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ripley Landing, Jackson County, West Virginia. The plant serves a small population of 623 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 378.54 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small 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 Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream aquatic habitats.