Pleasant View PSD WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Lincoln County, West Virginia

Pleasant View PSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pleasant View, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Serving a small population of 325 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. Its location in the Appalachian region places it within a rural, inland setting. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, meeting stringent standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 136.27 units and a discharge volume of 136.28 units, it effectively manages the wastewater from the community. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a vital role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including streams that support diverse freshwater species in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and is an important migratory corridor. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.