Department of
Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management
PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET SE, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440.
APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE GENERAL WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL
PERMIT NO. WV0115924
Public Notice No.: LMD-102-2026
Public Notice Date: July 09, 2026
Paper: Register-Herald
The following has applied for coverage under the General WV/ NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit No. WV0115924 for this facility or activity:
Appl. No.: WVR112638
Applicant:
SOPHIA, TOWN OF
PO BOX 700
SOPHIA, WV 25921
Location:
SOPHIA, RALEIGH COUNTY
Latitude: 37:42:25
Longitude: 81:14:30
Receiving Stream:
Soak Creek/Laurel Branch/Piney Branch/New River
Activity:
The installation of sewer lines will be carried out using either open-cut/trench or bore construction methods, contingent upon the proximity of nearby utility lines, roads, or sensitive aquatic features.
Construction activities related to the Project will occur within a temporary construction right-of-way (ROW)/limit of disturbance (LOD) that varies in width from 10 to 30 feet. This area will involve standard earth disturbance activities, including excavation and minor grading, and will primarily follow public roadways.
The Project commences at its westernmost point, located at approximately 37.707088°N, 81.241687°W. Its linear segment extends to the eastern terminus at approximately 37.704781°N, 81.236294°W. The Project will predominantly utilize public roadways for its execution. The total area of disturbance will cover roughly 3.64 acres.
Business conducted:
The Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant Project will involve the installation of approximately 1,500 linear feet (LF) of sanitary sewer lines in addition to a new wastewater treatment plant.
Implementation:
n/a
On the basis of review of the application, the "Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter 22, Article 11-8(a))," and the "West Virginia Legislative Rules," the State of West Virginia will act on the above application.
Any interested person may submit written comments on the site registration permit application and may request a public hearing by addressing such to the Director of the Division of Water and Waste Management within 30 days of the date of the public notice. Such comments or requests should be emailed to [email protected] or addressed to:
Director, Division of Water and Waste Management, DEP
c/o: Billy Shirley,
Permitting Section
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304-2345
The public comment period begins July 09, 2026 and ends August 08, 2026.
Comments received within this period will be considered prior to acting on the permit application. Correspondence should include the name, address and the telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the nature of the issues raised. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever a finding is made, on the basis of requests, that there is a significant degree of public interest on issues relevant to the site registration permit application and this facility's coverage under the General Permit. Interested persons may contact the Public Information Office to obtain further information.
The application may be inspected, by appointment, at the Division of Water and Waste Management Public Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. Copies of the application and the General Permit and Fact Sheet may be obtained from the Division at a nominal cost.