Overview
GROVE TWP STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 35 people in Grove Township, Pennsylvania. It discharges 15.14 thousand gallons per day with a designed capacity of 18.93 thousand gallons per day.
GROVE TWP STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Grove Township, Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It serves a small population of 35 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the Appalachian region, where small communities rely on local treatment facilities to manage wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 18.93 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges 15.14 thousand gallons per day, indicating it operates below its capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Susquehanna River or the Ohio River basin, given the location in north-central Pennsylvania. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
GROVE TWP STP discharges into a local stream that drains into the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The area is characterized by forested hills and cold-water streams that support trout and other sensitive aquatic species.
Frequently asked questions
GROVE TWP STP is located on Main Street in Wyside, Grove Township, Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 35 people, typical of a small rural community in Pennsylvania.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream, which eventually flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River and then the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. plant, GROVE TWP STP 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.
Small plants like GROVE TWP STP typically use secondary treatment, often with septic tanks or package plants, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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