Overview
WELLSBURG WWTP serves approximately 3,386 residents in Wellsburg, West Virginia. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed under US Clean Water Act regulations.
WELLSBURG WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wellsburg, West Virginia, serving a population of about 3,386. The plant is situated in the Ohio River Valley and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale. As a small agglomeration, the facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Typical facilities of this size employ secondary treatment to meet effluent limits. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Ohio River basin, which flows westward to form the border between Ohio and West Virginia before joining the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Upper Ohio River watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for fish. The surrounding region includes mixed urban and agricultural land uses, and the plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
WELLSBURG WWTP is located in Wellsburg, West Virginia, United States, near the Ohio River in Brooke County.
The plant serves approximately 3,386 residents in the Wellsburg area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
For small municipal plants of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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