Overview
RAVENSWOOD WWTP serves the community of Ravenswood, West Virginia, USA. The plant treats municipal wastewater from a population of approximately 4,741.
RAVENSWOOD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ravenswood, West Virginia, United States. It serves a population of about 4,741 residents in the Jackson County area. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges treated effluent into local waterways. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, RAVENSWOOD WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet water quality standards. The treated wastewater from RAVENSWOOD WWTP is discharged into the Ohio River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Ohio River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
RAVENSWOOD WWTP discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's effluent contributes to the overall water quality in this large river system, and its treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
RAVENSWOOD WWTP is located in Ravenswood, Jackson County, West Virginia, United States.
RAVENSWOOD WWTP serves a population of approximately 4,741 residents.
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, RAVENSWOOD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small US plants serving populations around 4,700 typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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