West Point Sewerage Sys, Central Garage

Overview

West Point Sewerage Sys serves approximately 3,785 people in Central Garage, Virginia. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.

West Point Sewerage Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Central Garage, King William County, Virginia. It serves a population of about 3,785 residents, classifying it as a small community facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Treatment processes typically include primary and secondary treatment, with disinfection, to meet permit requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the York River and Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to the bay.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the York River, which empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting a complex ecosystem of fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Nutrient reduction is a key focus in this watershed to combat eutrophication and hypoxia.

Frequently asked questions

West Point Sewerage Sys is located at 188 Deer Trail, Central Garage, King William County, Virginia, 23009, United States.

The plant serves approximately 3,785 people, making it a small community wastewater treatment facility.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the York River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Small plants in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) followed by disinfection, as required by NPDES permits to meet water quality standards.