Overview
Warm Springs PSD Berk Sprngs TP serves approximately 3,100 people in Burnt Factory, West Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Warm Springs PSD Berk Sprngs TP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Burnt Factory, West Virginia, serving a population of about 3,100. The facility is part of the Warm Springs Public Service District and manages wastewater for the local community in Morgan County. As a US-based plant serving a small population, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. The NPDES program sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant's discharge ultimately enters the local watershed, which drains into the Potomac River basin and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Potomac River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay supports a rich ecosystem including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Burnt Factory, Morgan County, West Virginia, United States, near Hancock Road and the U.S. Silica Company facility.
The plant serves approximately 3,100 people in the Burnt Factory area and surrounding communities within the Warm Springs Public Service District.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Potomac River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. Discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
For small populations, typical treatment includes secondary treatment (biological process) followed by disinfection, as required by the Clean Water Act for most municipal plants.
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