Overview
Glenville WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving about 2,073 people in Glenville, West Virginia. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of downstream water quality.
Glenville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Glenville, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 2,073. The plant is situated in the Appalachian region and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 832.79 volume units and an average discharge volume of 643.52, the plant operates within its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of West Virginia, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the overall health of the Mississippi River watershed. Proper treatment helps protect aquatic life and downstream water quality in this ecologically diverse region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Little Kanawha River, a tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. The Appalachian region's steep terrain and forested landscape make water quality protection critical for maintaining ecological balance and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Glenville WWTP is located at 599 Kanawha Street in Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,073 people in the Glenville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Little Kanawha River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a US facility, Glenville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by West Virginia, which sets effluent limits for secondary treatment.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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