KANAWHA FALLS PSD WWTP - Montgomery, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

KANAWHA FALLS PSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Montgomery, West Virginia, serving a population of about 13,298. The plant is situated in Fayette County, along the Kanawha River valley, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this Appalachian community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. For a plant serving roughly 13,000 people, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Kanawha River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Kanawha River flows through West Virginia, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this important regional watershed.

The plant discharges into the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The Kanawha River supports a variety of fish species and is used for recreation and drinking water. The surrounding Appalachian region features steep terrain and coal mining history, which can influence runoff and water quality. The plant helps protect downstream ecosystems by treating wastewater before release.