Overview
STUART STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Stuart, Virginia, USA. It treats wastewater from approximately 1,529 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
STUART STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Stuart, Virginia, a town in Patrick County. The plant serves a population of about 1,529 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment operation within the United States. As a U.S. facility, STUART STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Dan River system, a tributary of the Roanoke River. The Roanoke River flows into Albemarle Sound in North Carolina, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dan River watershed, which flows into the Roanoke River and ultimately reaches Albemarle Sound on the Atlantic coast. This water body supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from regulated wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
STUART STP is located at 99 Woodland Drive, Stuart, Virginia, USA, in Patrick County.
STUART STP serves approximately 1,529 residents in the Stuart area.
STUART STP discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Dan River system.
As a U.S. facility, STUART STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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