Overview
LEON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Brighton, West Virginia, serving a small population of 400. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Ohio River watershed.
LEON WWTP serves the small community of Brighton in Mason County, West Virginia, providing essential wastewater treatment for approximately 400 residents. The plant is located along WV 62 and operates as part of the region's municipal infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 71.92, the facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges to surface waters. Treated effluent from LEON WWTP flows into nearby streams that drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Maintaining secondary treatment standards helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
LEON WWTP is located on WV 62 in Brighton, Mason County, West Virginia, United States.
LEON WWTP serves approximately 400 residents in the Brighton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, LEON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This biological process effectively removes organic pollutants and suspended solids to protect receiving waters.
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