HUNTINGTON WWTP - Huntington, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

HUNTINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Huntington, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 70,794. The plant is situated in Cabell County, along the Ohio River, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this urban area in the Appalachian region. As a medium-to-large agglomeration under U. S. regulatory frameworks, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water body. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for communities and industries along its course. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of this major river system.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet water quality standards to protect downstream uses including drinking water, recreation, and aquatic life.