Overview
Warrenton STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,100 residents in Warrenton, Virginia. It operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Warrenton STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 731 Frost Avenue in Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. Serving a population of about 5,123, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this small community. As a U.S. facility, Warrenton STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that are part of the Rappahannock River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the plant's performance important for downstream water quality and the health of the bay's ecosystem.
Environmental context
Warrenton STP discharges into local tributaries of the Rappahannock River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient and sediment loads from wastewater plants in the watershed are a key concern for bay restoration efforts.
Frequently asked questions
Warrenton STP is located at 731 Frost Avenue in Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, United States.
Warrenton STP serves approximately 5,123 residents in the Warrenton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Rappahannock River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. facility, Warrenton STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
For small municipal plants serving around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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