Overview
PARHAM LANDING STP serves approximately 2,900 people in New Kent County, Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
PARHAM LANDING STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in New Kent County, Virginia, serving a population of about 2,900 residents. The facility is situated in a rural area near the York River basin, contributing to the region's water quality management infrastructure. As a small-scale municipal plant in the United States, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or advanced technologies to meet state and federal standards. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the York River estuary, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish and waterfowl. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to the sensitive Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the York River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. This ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass, and is a critical habitat for migratory birds. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern in the region, making effective treatment essential for bay health.
Frequently asked questions
PARHAM LANDING STP is located on Parham Landing Road in New Kent County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,900 residents in the New Kent County area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the York River and then the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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