Overview
NELSON COUNTY REGIONAL STP in Colleen, Virginia, is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,300 people. It discharges 832.79 thousand cubic meters per year into local waterways.
NELSON COUNTY REGIONAL STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Stage Road in Colleen, Nelson County, Virginia, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,300 and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 832.79 thousand cubic meters per year and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the James River watershed, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical habitat for migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the James River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish, shellfish, and bird populations. Nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater plants are regulated to protect the bay's health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Stage Road in Colleen, Nelson County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,300 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the James River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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