Harrisville WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Harrisville, West Virginia

Harrisville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harrisville, Ritchie County, West Virginia. It serves a population of approximately 1,839 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under US EPA guidelines. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the Clean Water Act. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal or other processes to reduce pollutants further. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,249.18 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 946.35 thousand cubic meters annually. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.