MORGANTOWN CHEAT LAKE WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Cheat Lake, West Virginia

MORGANTOWN CHEAT LAKE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 4,747 residents. The plant is situated near the Cheat Lake reservoir, a popular recreational area, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 5,678.10 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 522.39 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the Cheat Lake watershed, which flows into the Cheat River and eventually the Monongahela River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional recreation and drinking water supplies downstream.

The plant discharges into the Cheat Lake watershed, which drains into the Cheat River, a tributary of the Monongahela River. The Monongahela River flows into the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River system that ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation, including fishing and boating. Secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality.