MINGO CO PSD SHADEE WOODS WWTP - Williamson, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment

MINGO CO PSD SHADEE WOODS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Williamson, West Virginia, within Mingo County. Serving a small population of 153 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 56.78 volume units and a discharge volume of 56.78, the facility is operating at full capacity. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Tug Fork River, part of the Big Sandy River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the Appalachian region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Tug Fork River, which flows through the Appalachian region and joins the Big Sandy River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for sensitive species. The treated effluent contributes to the overall water quality of the Ohio River basin, which is a major drinking water source and ecological corridor.