Overview
Baden Boro STP serves approximately 6,770 residents in Baden, Pennsylvania, treating municipal wastewater before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with oversight from state and federal authorities.
Baden Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Ohio River Boulevard in Baden, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a population of about 6,770 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant within the region. As a U.S. wastewater facility, Baden Boro STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires plants of this scale to meet secondary treatment standards, ensuring that effluent quality protects receiving water bodies. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these federal and state requirements. The treated effluent from Baden Boro STP is discharged into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical water resource for communities downstream. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
Baden Boro STP discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and ultimately empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's location in a populated area of western Pennsylvania means its effluent quality is important for maintaining the ecological health of this major waterway.
Frequently asked questions
Baden Boro STP is located on Ohio River Boulevard in Baden, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,770 residents in the Baden area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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