Overview
Franklin Township Greene STP serves 4,500 residents in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Franklin Township Greene STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,500 people in this rural community within the Appalachian region. As a US 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. For a plant serving a small population, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under federal regulations, with additional nutrient controls possible depending on the receiving water body. The plant discharges into a local waterway within the Monongahela River basin, which flows northward to join the Ohio River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed in Greene County is characterized by forested hills and coal mining history, with streams supporting warmwater fish communities. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic life and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 598 Rolling Meadows Road in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,500 residents in Franklin Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Monongahela River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico via the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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