Overview
Dinwiddie CH STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Dinwiddie, Virginia, serving 2,200 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the Appomattox River basin.
Dinwiddie CH STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,200 residents in the Dinwiddie County area, providing advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 946.35 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 454.25 cubic meters per day, the facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. The treated effluent from Dinwiddie CH STP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Appomattox River, a tributary of the James River, which ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a key role in reducing nutrient loads to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, helping to mitigate eutrophication and support aquatic life in this ecologically significant estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that feed the Appomattox River, a major tributary of the James River. The James River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish, shellfish, and bird populations. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making advanced treatment crucial for bay health.
Frequently asked questions
Dinwiddie CH STP is located on Bishop Street in Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States, within Dinwiddie County.
The plant serves approximately 2,200 residents in the Dinwiddie area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Appomattox River, a tributary of the James River, which ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to meet stringent water quality standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
As a U.S. facility, Dinwiddie CH STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect receiving waters.
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