Overview
New Cumberland WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 1,500 residents in New Cumberland, West Virginia. It discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed.
New Cumberland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia. The plant serves a small population of about 1,500 people, reflecting the scale of this rural community along the Ohio River. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 681,370 gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 529,960 gallons per day, the plant operates at approximately 78% capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River basin, which flows westward to form the border between West Virginia and Ohio before joining the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's performance is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River in this region supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
New Cumberland WWTP is located in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia, United States, near the Ohio River.
The plant has a designed capacity of 681,370 gallons per day and currently treats an average of 529,960 gallons per day.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the U.S., New Cumberland WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with effluent limits.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This biological process removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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