Overview
Hopewell Township Racoon Creek STP serves approximately 11,130 residents in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed, supporting local water quality standards under the US Clean Water Act.
Hopewell Township Racoon Creek STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hopewell Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of about 11,130, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a suburban setting near the Ohio River. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Ohio River via local tributaries, contributing to the river's flow as it drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region, making proper wastewater treatment essential for ecological and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Racoon Creek watershed, a tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River flows southwest to join the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This waterway supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and maintaining water quality is important for recreational use and downstream ecosystems in the Ohio River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2088 Truman Drive in Hopewell Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,130 residents in the Hopewell Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain to the Ohio River, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for municipal wastewater.
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