Overview
LEBANON WWTP and Coll System in Carbo, Virginia serves approximately 5,238 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework for municipal wastewater treatment.
The LEBANON WWTP and Coll System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Carbo, Russell County, Virginia. Serving a population of approximately 5,238, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure in the Appalachian area of southwestern Virginia. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant serving around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Clinch River, a tributary of the Tennessee River system. The Clinch River is known for its high aquatic biodiversity, including numerous freshwater mussel species, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Clinch River watershed, which flows into the Tennessee River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The Clinch River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in North America, supporting over 100 species of freshwater mussels and numerous fish species. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect this sensitive aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Carbo Road in Carbo, Russell County, Virginia, in the southwestern part of the state.
The plant serves approximately 5,238 people in the Carbo area and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Clinch River, a tributary of the Tennessee River system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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