Hopewell Township Wickham Village STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Pennsylvania

Hopewell Township Wickham Village STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hopewell Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a small population of 800 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. With advanced treatment, the facility achieves higher pollutant removal than secondary treatment, meeting stringent effluent standards. The design capacity of 454.25 thousand cubic meters per year indicates the plant's ability to handle peak flows. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses. Its advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the broader watershed.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and hypoxia in the Gulf.