Overview
NARROWS STP is a secondary treatment plant in Giles County, Virginia, serving a population of 2,111. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the New River watershed.
NARROWS STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) is located in Giles County, Virginia, along the New River. The facility serves a small community of approximately 2,111 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the area. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 946.35 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 492.10 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the New River, which flows northward into West Virginia before joining the Kanawha River and ultimately the Ohio River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the New River, a tributary of the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The New River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
NARROWS STP is located at 128 River Bend Road, Giles County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,111 residents in the Narrows area of Giles County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the New River, which flows into the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers.
NARROWS STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant has a designed capacity of 946.35 thousand gallons per day, with an average discharge of 492.10 thousand gallons per day.
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