Dutoy Creek WWTP - Holly Hills, Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

Dutoy Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Holly Hills, Powhatan County, Virginia. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,325 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 946.35 thousand cubic meters per year, treating an average discharge volume of 499.67 thousand cubic meters annually. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that effluent meets federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent from Dutoy Creek WWTP is discharged into local waterways within the James River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting the ecological health of the bay, a vital estuarine environment.

Dutoy Creek WWTP discharges into tributaries of the James River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the bay's restoration efforts.