Overview
FT CHISWELL STP and COLL SYS serves Conners, Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 4,600 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the New River watershed.
FT CHISWELL STP and COLL SYS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Locust Hill Road in Conners, Wythe County, Virginia. It serves a population of about 4,600 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the New River basin, which flows northward through Virginia and West Virginia before joining the Kanawha River and ultimately the Ohio River. The New River supports diverse aquatic life and is a popular destination for recreation. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the New River, which flows through the Appalachian region into West Virginia. The New River is known for its biodiversity, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. Downstream, the river joins the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers, contributing to the Mississippi River system. Protecting water quality in this headwater region is critical for downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
FT CHISWELL STP is located on Locust Hill Road in Conners, Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,600 residents in the Conners area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the New River basin, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size in Virginia typically employ secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal effluent standards.
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