Overview
The Claysville Donegal STP serves approximately 2,400 residents in Claysville, Pennsylvania. As a small municipal facility, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES program.
The Claysville Donegal STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Claysville, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 2,408. This small agglomeration plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for Washington County, situated in the Appalachian region of the United States. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. For small communities like Claysville, typical treatment involves secondary biological processes to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local stream within the Ohio River basin, ultimately draining to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically diverse region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including freshwater mussels and fish species. The facility's treatment helps maintain water quality in the Ohio River basin, which is influenced by agricultural and industrial activities.
Frequently asked questions
The Claysville Donegal STP is located in Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, near Claysville Elementary School.
The plant serves approximately 2,408 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged to a local stream within the Ohio River basin, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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