Fredericksburg STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving a population of about 22,313. The facility is situated in Stafford County and is part of the region's water infrastructure. As a US plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, and the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as required by federal regulations for municipal facilities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rappahannock River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the bay's water quality.

The plant discharges into the Rappahannock River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for the ecological health of the bay.