Overview
Paden City WWTP serves approximately 2,700 residents in Paden City, West Virginia. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the EPA and state authorities.
Paden City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on West Main Street in Paden City, Wetzel County, West Virginia. It serves a population of about 2,708 residents, classifying it as a small community system under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. For small agglomerations like Paden City, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream, making proper treatment essential for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as bass and catfish, and serving as a migratory corridor for waterfowl. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Paden City WWTP is located on West Main Street in Paden City, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,708 residents, making it a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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