Overview
STRASBURG STP serves Strasburg, Virginia, treating wastewater for approximately 5,800 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Shenandoah River basin.
STRASBURG STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Strasburg, Virginia, serving a population of about 5,800. The plant is situated in Shenandoah County, part of the Shenandoah Valley region, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a small community, STRASBURG STP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements administered by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The plant discharges into the Shenandoah River watershed, which flows north to the Potomac River and ultimately into the Chesapeake Bay. This connection makes the plant's operations important for downstream water quality, particularly for the bay's ecosystem, which is sensitive to nutrient loading.
Environmental context
STRASBURG STP discharges into the Shenandoah River basin, a tributary of the Potomac River that drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. Nutrient and sediment management in the watershed is critical to maintaining bay health.
Frequently asked questions
STRASBURG STP is located at 499 Miller Drive, Strasburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County.
The plant serves approximately 5,800 residents in the Strasburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Shenandoah River basin, which flows to the Potomac River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, STRASBURG STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size in Virginia typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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