Overview
Franklin City STP serves approximately 21,634 residents in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Allegheny River basin.
Franklin City STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of around 21,634, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Allegheny River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Allegheny River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making the plant's performance important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
Franklin City STP discharges into the Allegheny River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The Allegheny River supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
Franklin City STP is located at 99 Elk Street, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Franklin City STP serves approximately 21,634 residents in the Franklin area.
Franklin City STP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin.
Franklin City STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, typically issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For a plant of this scale in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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