Overview
Winfield WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,600 people in Winfield, West Virginia. It discharges 643.52 thousand gallons per day into the local watershed.
Winfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winfield, Putnam County, West Virginia. It serves a population of approximately 2,600 residents, operating as part of the region's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 643.52 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The treated effluent is released into a nearby water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making effective treatment essential for environmental and public health.
Environmental context
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 a mix of forested and agricultural land, and the Ohio River is an important ecological corridor for fish and migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this dynamic river system.
Frequently asked questions
Winfield WWTP is located at 121 Woodland Forest Circle, Winfield, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,600 residents in the Winfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Ohio River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the state or EPA.
Secondary treatment is standard for communities of this size, as required by the Clean Water Act to protect water quality.
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