DUNKARD TWP BOBTOWN STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Dunkard Township, Pennsylvania

DUNKARD TWP BOBTOWN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of 1,055, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day, it operates at full capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Monongahela River basin, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into streams within the Monongahela River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and recreational uses.