Overview
South Hill WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving approximately 6,862 people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It discharges 832.79 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
South Hill WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, serving a population of about 6,862. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. Its designed capacity is 11,356.20 thousand cubic meters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 832.79 thousand cubic meters annually, indicating significant available capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Roanoke River basin. The Roanoke River flows into Albemarle Sound, a large estuary on the North Carolina coast, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Roanoke River basin, which flows into Albemarle Sound, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
South Hill WWTP is located at 1027 Rocky Branch Road in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,862 people in the South Hill area of Mecklenburg County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Roanoke River basin, which ultimately flows into Albemarle Sound.
South Hill WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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