Overview
Brookville STP serves approximately 5,100 residents in Brookville, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Allegheny River basin.
Brookville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of about 5,114 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category typical of rural Pennsylvania communities. As a U.S. facility, Brookville STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with additional nutrient controls possible depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges into a tributary of the Clarion River, which flows into the Allegheny River and ultimately the Ohio River. The Allegheny River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological corridor in western Pennsylvania.
Environmental context
Brookville STP discharges into a small stream that feeds the Clarion River, a major tributary of the Allegheny River. The Allegheny River basin drains into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system. The watershed supports diverse fish populations and is used for recreation, making proper treatment essential to protect water quality downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Brookville STP is located on Water Plant Road in Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,114 residents in the Brookville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Clarion River, part of the Allegheny River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, Brookville STP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal standards.
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