Overview
MCKENNY SEWAGE TREAT PLNT is a secondary treatment plant in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, serving 527 people. It discharges 189.27 megaliters annually with a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters.
MCKENNY SEWAGE TREAT PLNT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, United States. The plant serves a small population of 527 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community within the county. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters and currently discharges 189.27 megaliters annually, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed that ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay estuary. The Chesapeake Bay is a vital ecological resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which regulate discharge quality to protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting a rich ecosystem of fish, crabs, and waterfowl. The bay's health is sensitive to nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources, making treatment plant performance important for maintaining water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, United States, at coordinates 36.981000, -77.740000.
The plant serves a population of 527 people, typical of a small community in rural Virginia.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The discharge is regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act via an NPDES permit.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
As a U.S. facility, the plant 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.
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