FOLLANSBEE WWTP - Follansbee, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

FOLLANSBEE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Follansbee, West Virginia, serving a population of around 6,500. The plant is situated in the northern panhandle of the state, near the Ohio River, and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as the minimum standard for municipal wastewater facilities. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River basin, which flows westward to form the border between West Virginia and Ohio. The Ohio River ultimately joins the Mississippi River, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage and industrial pollutants.

FOLLANSBEE WWTP discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's location in an industrial and residential area means its treatment performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this heavily utilized river system.