DELBARTON WWTP - Delbarton, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

DELBARTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delbarton, Mingo County, West Virginia. It serves a small community of about 1,040 residents, reflecting the rural character of the Appalachian region. The plant is situated near WV 65 in the Burch area, operating as part of the local infrastructure managed by the town. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is approximately 889.57 volume units, matching its current discharge volume, indicating full utilization of its treatment capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Tug Fork River, a tributary of the Big Sandy River, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in the ecologically sensitive Appalachian region.

DELBARTON WWTP discharges into local streams that flow into the Tug Fork River, part of the Big Sandy River basin. This watershed ultimately drains into the Ohio River and the Mississippi River system, supporting a variety of fish and wildlife habitats. The Appalachian region is known for its biodiversity, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.