SHAWSVILLE STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Montgomery County, Virginia

SHAWSVILLE STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Montgomery County, Virginia, serving a small community of 1,391 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 276.34 thousand cubic meters per year, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The advanced treatment level suggests compliance with stringent effluent standards. The treated effluent from SHAWSVILLE STP is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Roanoke River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Roanoke River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the region.

SHAWSVILLE STP discharges into the Roanoke River watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Albemarle Sound. The Roanoke River supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory fish. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health in the basin.