Rowlesburg WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Rowlesburg, West Virginia

Rowlesburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rowlesburg, Preston County, West Virginia. The plant serves a small population of 632 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural Appalachian community. The plant operates at secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 454.25 units and an average discharge volume of 435.32 units, the plant operates near its capacity, reflecting consistent demand from the local population. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Cheat River watershed, a tributary of the Monongahela River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational resource for the region, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into the Cheat River watershed, which flows into the Monongahela River and eventually the Ohio River. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and providing habitat for freshwater mussels. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting the aquatic ecosystem downstream.