Frankfort PSD Regional WWTP - Patterson Creek, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment

The Frankfort PSD Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Patterson Creek, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 2,187. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 4,542.48 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 227.13 million gallons per year, indicating significant reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Potomac River watershed and then to the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory species.

The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting a complex ecosystem of fish, crabs, and waterfowl. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making effective treatment essential for bay health.