Overview
Shinnston WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,829 residents in Shinnston, West Virginia, United States. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Shinnston WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 8 Main Street in Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of about 2,829 people, classifying it as a small community system within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based facility, Shinnston WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway within the Monongahela River basin, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream.
Environmental context
Shinnston WWTP discharges into a tributary of the West Fork River, which flows into the Monongahela River. The Monongahela joins the Allegheny River to form the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Shinnston WWTP is located at 8 Main Street in Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Monongahela River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
The plant helps protect the West Fork River, Monongahela River, Ohio River, and downstream waters by treating wastewater before discharge.
As a US facility, Shinnston WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to obtain an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA secondary treatment standards.
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