Overview
DAYTON BORO STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 635 residents in Dayton, Pennsylvania. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
DAYTON BORO STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dayton, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It serves a small population of 635 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. The plant operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is the minimum level required for municipal plants in the US, ensuring removal of biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's location inland reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Allegheny River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The Allegheny River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this inland basin.
Frequently asked questions
DAYTON BORO STP is located at 112 West Church Avenue, Dayton, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 635 residents in the Dayton borough area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued through the EPA's NPDES program, typically administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For small municipal plants like DAYTON BORO STP, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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