Overview
Wytheville Regional STP and COLL SYS serves approximately 8,300 residents in Wytheville, Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
The Wytheville Regional STP and COLL SYS is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wytheville, Virginia, serving a population of about 8,300. Situated in Wythe County, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the New River, a tributary of the Kanawha River and part of the Ohio River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the New River, which flows into the Kanawha River and then the Ohio River, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The New River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and providing habitat for aquatic species. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Atkins Mill Road, Stones Mill, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, 24382, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,300 residents in the Wytheville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the New River, part of the Ohio River Basin.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, and may include disinfection.
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