PCSPSD Hazleton WWTP, Hazelton

Overview

PCSPSD Hazleton WWTP serves approximately 5,153 residents in Hazelton, West Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.

PCSPSD Hazleton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 266 Eastend Moyers Road in Hazelton, Preston County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of around 5,153 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway within the Monongahela River basin, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. The surrounding area is rural and forested, with streams supporting aquatic life and recreational uses. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems, including fish habitats and drinking water sources.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 266 Eastend Moyers Road in Hazelton, Preston County, West Virginia, United States.

The plant serves approximately 5,153 residents in the Hazelton area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Monongahela River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system.

As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.

For small-to-medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.