Overview
MARLINTON WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 2,500 people in Marlinton, West Virginia. It discharges 416.40 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 567.81 thousand cubic meters.
MARLINTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents, reflecting the scale of a small community in the Appalachian region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this size must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The facility has a designed capacity of 567.81 thousand cubic meters per year and currently treats 416.40 thousand cubic meters annually. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Greenbrier River, a tributary of the New River and part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Greenbrier River watershed, which flows into the New River and then the Ohio River. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting species such as the candy darter and various freshwater mussels. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting the aquatic habitat and water quality for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
MARLINTON WWTP is located at 714 2nd Avenue, Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 residents in the Marlinton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Greenbrier River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This level removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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