Overview
Mount Hope WWTP serves the community of Mount Hope, West Virginia, USA. The plant provides wastewater treatment for approximately 1,539 residents.
Mount Hope WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mount Hope, Fayette County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of about 1,539 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment facility for this Appalachian community. As a US-based plant, Mount Hope WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For small communities like Mount Hope, typical treatment involves secondary treatment processes to meet regulatory standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Kanawha River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. The surrounding region features mountainous terrain and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Mount Hope WWTP discharges into the Kanawha River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Appalachian region's steep slopes and coal mining history create unique water quality challenges. The receiving waters support diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities, and the plant's treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient and pathogen pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Mount Hope WWTP is located in Mount Hope, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,539 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Kanawha River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Mount Hope WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
Small US plants typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD, TSS, and pathogens.
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