Overview
Pea Ridge PSD WWTP A serves 6,800 people in Cabell County, West Virginia. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River basin, supporting local water quality.
Pea Ridge PSD WWTP A is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cabell County, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 6,800 residents. The facility is part of the Pea Ridge Public Service District's infrastructure, managing wastewater from the community. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Ohio River watershed, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient and pollutant load in the basin, making proper treatment essential for maintaining ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream waters, including the Gulf of Mexico dead zone.
Frequently asked questions
Pea Ridge PSD WWTP A is located on Lola Street in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,800 people in the Pea Ridge area of Cabell County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the federal minimum standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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