Overview
Shady Spring PSD Glen Morgan TP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Beckley, West Virginia, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,016 residents in Raleigh County.
Shady Spring PSD Glen Morgan TP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Ritter Drive in Beckley, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,016 residents in the Glen Morgan area of Raleigh County, operating as part of the local public service district's infrastructure. As a US facility serving a community of this scale, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The state of West Virginia, through the Department of Environmental Protection, typically issues permits that set effluent limits based on the receiving water body's designated uses and water quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Upper New River Basin, which ultimately drains into the New River and then the Kanawha River, part of the Ohio River watershed. The surrounding region features Appalachian mountain terrain, and the plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and water quality in this ecologically diverse area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Upper New River Basin, which flows into the New River and then the Kanawha River, part of the Ohio River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. The Appalachian region's steep terrain and forested landscape make water quality protection critical for maintaining ecological integrity and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Ritter Drive in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,016 residents in the Glen Morgan area of Beckley and surrounding parts of Raleigh County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Upper New River Basin, which flows into the New River and eventually the Kanawha River and Ohio River.
As a US wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in West Virginia typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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