Overview
MINERAL WELLS PSD serves Creels, West Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 4,200 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Ohio River basin.
MINERAL WELLS PSD is a wastewater treatment facility located in Creels, Wood County, West Virginia, serving a population of about 4,200. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Mineral Wells area, operating under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into nearby streams that drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the Ohio River basin.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local creeks that flow into the Ohio River, which ultimately reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The Ohio River is a critical water resource for the region, and maintaining water quality is essential for both ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
MINERAL WELLS PSD is located on Wills Street in Creels, Wood County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,200 residents in the Mineral Wells area of West Virginia.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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