Overview
East Brady Boro STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,200 residents in East Brady, Pennsylvania. It discharges treated effluent into the Allegheny River watershed.
East Brady Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in East Brady, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of about 1,193 people, reflecting a small community in the rural western part of the state. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 302.83 cubic meters, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a small municipal plant in Pennsylvania, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into a tributary of the Allegheny River, which flows southwesterly to join the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system. The Allegheny River supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of the local watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that drains into the Allegheny River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Allegheny River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. Downstream, the Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting aquatic habitats in the Allegheny River system.
Frequently asked questions
East Brady Boro STP is located on Armstrong Trail in East Brady, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,193 residents of East Brady and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Allegheny River, which is part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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