Hillsville Regional WWTP, Hillsville

Overview

Hillsville Regional WWTP serves approximately 2,700 residents in Hillsville, Virginia. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants.

Hillsville Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 449 Cross Creek Road in Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia. The plant serves a population of about 2,700 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category typical of rural Appalachian communities. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is generally required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality oversees permitting and compliance for wastewater discharges in the state. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the New River watershed, part of the Ohio River basin. The New River is one of the oldest rivers in North America and supports diverse aquatic life, including several sensitive species. The plant's location inland and away from coastal areas reduces direct marine impact.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the New River, which flows northward through Virginia and West Virginia before joining the Ohio River. The New River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting rare fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The region's mountainous terrain and forested landscape contribute to water quality challenges from stormwater runoff and agricultural activities.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 449 Cross Creek Road in Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, United States.

The facility serves approximately 2,700 residents in the Hillsville area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the New River, part of the Ohio River basin.

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.

For small-to-medium agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.