Overview
Lower Jackson River Regional serves 7,522 people in Alleghany County, Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES program, ensuring treated effluent meets federal standards before discharge.
Lower Jackson River Regional is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 344 Fork Farm Road in Alleghany County, Virginia, serving a population of 7,522. The facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managing domestic sewage from the surrounding community. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant serving approximately 7,500 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the James River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the James River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making effective treatment critical for bay health.
Frequently asked questions
Lower Jackson River Regional is located at 344 Fork Farm Road in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves a population of 7,522 people in the Alleghany County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the James River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required if discharging into sensitive waters like the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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