INDIANA CO MSA JACKSONVILLE STP - Young Township, Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant

INDIANA CO MSA JACKSONVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Young Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of 685, this facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for most municipal facilities in the United States, ensuring that pollutants are reduced to acceptable levels before discharge. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 416.39 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 302.83 units, indicating it is operating below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment plant, it utilizes biological processes to break down organic matter, followed by clarification and disinfection. The facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set specific limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the larger Mississippi River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in the local streams and rivers, which are part of a broader ecological network that includes wetlands and forested areas.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Conemaugh River, a tributary of the Kiskiminetas River, which joins the Allegheny River and eventually the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including freshwater mussels and fish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The area is characterized by forested hills and agricultural land, making the plant's nutrient removal important for preventing algal blooms in downstream reservoirs.