New Martinsville WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in West Virginia

New Martinsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Martinsville, West Virginia, serving a population of about 6,800. The plant is situated along the Ohio River, a major waterway that forms the border between West Virginia and Ohio. As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), it is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant operates under state and federal regulations that ensure compliance with effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of the Ohio River basin by reducing pollutant loads.

The New Martinsville WWTP discharges into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. Downstream, the river flows through several states before reaching the Gulf of Mexico, making local treatment crucial for regional water quality.