COWEN PSD WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia

COWEN PSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 1,205 residents. The plant is situated in the rural Appalachian region of Webster County, where it manages wastewater from the local community. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 628.38 and a discharge volume of 582.95, the plant operates efficiently within its capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, which helps protect sensitive downstream ecosystems. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Gauley River, a major tributary of the Kanawha River and ultimately the Ohio River. The Gauley River is known for its recreational value and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important watershed.

The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Gauley River, which flows into the Kanawha River and then the Ohio River. The Gauley River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and supports a variety of fish species. The advanced treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality in the Ohio River basin.