Overview
PARKINS MILLS WWTP serves Frederick County, Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 14,000 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
PARKINS MILLS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Frederick County, Virginia, serving a population of about 14,000. Situated in the Shenandoah Valley, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) through an NPDES permit. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a tributary of the Shenandoah River, which flows into the Potomac River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the bay's restoration efforts.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Shenandoah River, part of the Potomac River basin that drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting critical habitats for fish, crabs, and migratory birds. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern in this watershed, driving advanced treatment requirements.
Frequently asked questions
PARKINS MILLS WWTP is located at 108 West Parkins Mill Road in Frederick County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,000 residents in the Frederick County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a tributary of the Shenandoah River, which flows into the Potomac River and then the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment, and in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, enhanced nutrient removal is often mandated to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
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