PCSPSD Valley Point WWTP - Hazelton, West Virginia Secondary Treatment Plant

PCSPSD Valley Point WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hazelton, West Virginia, within Preston County. The plant serves a small population of 378 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local sanitation needs. Its location in the Appalachian region places it within a rural, inland setting. As a secondary treatment plant, PCSPSD Valley Point WWTP meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 3.79 million gallons per day and a similar discharge volume, indicating it operates at or near its capacity. Regulatory oversight is provided by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Cheat River watershed, a tributary of the Monongahela River. The Cheat River supports diverse aquatic life and is a popular destination for recreation. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The treated effluent from PCSPSD Valley Point WWTP enters a local stream that flows into the Cheat River, a major tributary of the Monongahela River, which eventually joins the Ohio River. The Cheat River watershed is known for its biodiversity, including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting the ecological health of this Appalachian river system.