WAYNE WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Wayne, West Virginia

WAYNE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wayne, West Virginia, serving a population of approximately 1,600 residents. The plant is situated in Wayne County, part of the Appalachian region, and provides essential sanitation services to the local community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 567.81 units and an average daily discharge of 454.25 units, the plant operates below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this important watershed.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds and freshwater mussels. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters.