Overview
South Central Regional WWTP in Petersburg, Virginia serves 85,600 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act NPDES permit program.
South Central Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Petersburg, Virginia, serving a population of approximately 85,600. The plant is situated in the eastern United States, within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Petersburg area. As a US facility serving a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for its service population. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Appomattox River, a tributary of the James River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's operations contribute to the health of this downstream ecosystem by reducing pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Appomattox River, which flows into the James River and then the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a major estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the bay's ecological balance and economic value.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 350 Rolfe Street, Petersburg, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 85,600 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Appomattox River, which flows into the James River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, and may include advanced treatment if discharging to sensitive waters like the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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