Overview
Ronceverte WWTP serves the community of Ronceverte, West Virginia, with a population of approximately 7,369. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Greenbrier River, a tributary of the New River and ultimately the Ohio River.
Ronceverte WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on River Road in Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of about 7,369 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, Ronceverte WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Greenbrier River, which flows through the Appalachian region. The Greenbrier River is a major tributary of the New River, which joins the Kanawha River and ultimately drains into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
Ronceverte WWTP discharges into the Greenbrier River, a key waterway in the Appalachian region. The Greenbrier River flows into the New River, which is part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its karst topography and forested landscapes, which influence water quality and groundwater recharge.
Frequently asked questions
Ronceverte WWTP is located on River Road in Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,369 residents in the Ronceverte area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Greenbrier River, which flows into the New River and ultimately the Ohio River.
As a US facility, Ronceverte WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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