Marshall Co SD Pin Oak WWTP - Advanced Treatment Facility in Zitko Terrace, West Virginia

Marshall Co SD Pin Oak WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Zitko Terrace, Marshall County, West Virginia. It serves a small population of 130 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban setting within the Appalachian region. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal influences, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. Its designed capacity is 75.71 units, with a current discharge volume of 56.78 units, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting, which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's assimilative capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region known for its diverse aquatic habitats and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the Ohio River basin.