Overview
PRATT WWTP serves Pratt, West Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 2,383 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
PRATT WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pratt, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Serving a population of about 2,383, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in this Appalachian community. As a small-scale facility, PRATT WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. Treatment processes typical for plants of this size include primary settling, biological treatment, and disinfection. The plant discharges treated effluent into a nearby stream that flows into the Kanawha River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Kanawha River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment helps protect this watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from PRATT WWTP enters a local tributary that drains into the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The Kanawha River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor in West Virginia. Protecting water quality here is crucial for downstream communities and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
PRATT WWTP is located at 1 3rd Avenue, Pratt, Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States.
PRATT WWTP serves approximately 2,383 residents in the Pratt area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Kanawha River, part of the Ohio River basin.
PRATT WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet Clean Water Act standards.
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