West Hamlin WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in West Virginia

West Hamlin WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Hamlin, Lincoln County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,200 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. As a secondary treatment plant, West Hamlin WWTP meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 units and discharges a similar volume of treated effluent, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated wastewater from West Hamlin WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.