West Union WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in West Union, West Virginia

West Union WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in West Union, Doddridge County, West Virginia. The facility serves a small population of 564 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 757.08 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 113.56 million gallons per year, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and recreational uses.