Overview
South Charleston WWTP serves 17,290 people in West Virginia. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations, treating municipal wastewater for the Kanawha River watershed.
South Charleston WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in South Charleston, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 17,290. The plant is situated in Kanawha County and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under state and federal oversight. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards for the receiving water body. The plant discharges into the Kanawha River, a major tributary of the Ohio River, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Kanawha River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Appalachian region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Kanawha River watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. The region's industrial history and urban development make effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
South Charleston WWTP is located at Covestro LLC, 437 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 17,290 people in the South Charleston area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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