ELIZABETH WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Elizabeth, West Virginia

ELIZABETH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Elizabeth, West Virginia, serving a small community of about 1,000 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 529.96 volume units, the facility manages the community's wastewater effectively. As a small-scale plant, it meets the typical requirements for its population tier under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining the health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Protecting water quality in this region helps sustain downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.