Overview
White Sulphur Springs WWTP serves approximately 2,688 residents in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Greenbrier River watershed.
White Sulphur Springs WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The plant serves a population of about 2,688 people, making it a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. Its location on West Main Street places it near the heart of the community, treating domestic wastewater from the town. As a US-based plant, White Sulphur Springs WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. Regulatory compliance ensures that effluent meets state and federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from White Sulphur Springs WWTP is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Greenbrier River, a tributary of the New River and ultimately the Kanawha River, which drains into the Ohio River and Mississippi River system. The Greenbrier River supports diverse aquatic life and is a popular destination for fishing and recreation. The plant's operations help protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
White Sulphur Springs WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Greenbrier River, which flows into the New River and then the Kanawha River, part of the Ohio River basin. The Greenbrier River watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including several native fish and mussel populations. The plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to protect these downstream ecosystems from excessive nutrients and contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
White Sulphur Springs WWTP is located on West Main Street in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,688 residents of White Sulphur Springs and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Greenbrier River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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