LUBECK PSD WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Washington, West Virginia

LUBECK PSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located near Washington, West Virginia, in the United States. The plant serves a small population of 1,752 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 757.08 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.