Overview
Jarratt STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 707 people in Jarratt, Virginia. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality under the US Clean Water Act.
Jarratt STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jarratt, Virginia, a small town in Greensville County. The facility serves a population of approximately 707 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation within the state's wastewater infrastructure. 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 605.66 units and an average daily discharge of 340.69 units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Meherrin River, part of the Chowan River Basin, which ultimately drains into Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and wildlife, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries of the Meherrin River, which flows into the Chowan River and then Albemarle Sound, a large estuary on the Atlantic coast. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting water quality in this important coastal basin.
Frequently asked questions
Jarratt STP is located at 723 Horseshoe Road in Jarratt, Virginia, within Greensville County. It serves the local community of about 707 residents.
The plant has a designed capacity of 605.66 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 340.69 units, operating well below its maximum capacity.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Meherrin River, part of the Chowan River Basin, which ultimately reaches Albemarle Sound.
As a US facility, Jarratt STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities like Jarratt, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This level removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids, meeting basic water quality requirements for discharge into surface waters.
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