WARM SPRINGS PSD GRT CACAPON TP - Burnt Factory, West Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant

WARM SPRINGS PSD GRT CACAPON TP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Burnt Factory, West Virginia, within the Potomac River basin. The plant serves a small community of 450 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for all municipal facilities. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 219.55 million gallons per year, the plant operates well below its capacity, treating 45.43 million gallons annually. This suggests ample room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a tributary of the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a vital estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. The plant's operations contribute to the health of this ecologically sensitive watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Potomac River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed supports a rich ecosystem, including submerged aquatic vegetation, spawning grounds for striped bass, and critical habitat for migratory waterfowl. Nutrient and sediment loads from wastewater treatment plants are a key concern for the bay's water quality.