Overview
CLYMER BORO STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Clymer, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 2,056 residents. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
CLYMER BORO STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clymer, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. Serving a population of around 2,056, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires permits and compliance with effluent standards. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 908.50 thousand gallons per day and an average daily flow of 794.94 thousand gallons, it operates efficiently within its capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Conemaugh River watershed, part of the Ohio River basin. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Conemaugh River, which flows into the Kiskiminetas River and then the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for communities downstream. The advanced treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of these waterways.
Frequently asked questions
CLYMER BORO STP is located at 570 Adams Street, Clymer, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,056 residents in the Clymer area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Conemaugh River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River basin.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which typically include nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams.
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