Overview
PAW PAW WWTP serves the community of Paw Paw, West Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 524 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
PAW PAW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Paw Paw, West Virginia, serving a small population of around 524 residents. The plant is situated in Morgan County along the Henry W. Miller Highway. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Potomac River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Potomac River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay supports a complex ecosystem including striped bass, blue crabs, and oysters, and is a critical migratory corridor for waterfowl. Nutrient and pollutant management from wastewater plants in the watershed is essential to maintaining bay health.
Frequently asked questions
PAW PAW WWTP is located on Henry W. Miller Highway in Paw Paw, Morgan County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 524 residents in the Paw Paw community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Potomac River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, PAW PAW WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state or EPA.
For small plants serving under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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