Overview
Duffield WWTP and Collection System is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,500 people in Clinchport, Virginia. It discharges 567.81 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
Duffield WWTP and Collection System serves the community of Clinchport in Scott County, Virginia. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 1,500 residents, operating as a municipal facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,514.16 megaliters per year and currently treats an annual discharge volume of 567.81 megaliters. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tennessee River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Clinch River, which flows into the Tennessee River and eventually the Ohio River and Mississippi River. The Clinch River is known for its high freshwater biodiversity, supporting numerous fish and mussel species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Tennessee River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 16760 US Highway 23 in Clinchport, Scott County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,500 residents in the Clinchport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Clinch River watershed, which flows into the Tennessee River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
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