Overview
Jenks Township Marienville STP serves approximately 4,000 people in Forest County, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Jenks Township Marienville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jenks Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 4,000 residents. The facility is situated in a rural area of northwestern Pennsylvania, within the Allegheny River basin. As a US-based plant serving a small community, it 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 plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged to a local stream that flows into the Allegheny River, a major tributary of the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Allegheny River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this forested watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Allegheny River, which flows through the Allegheny National Forest region before joining the Ohio River. This watershed supports coldwater fisheries, including trout species, and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. The Allegheny River is a significant water source for industrial and municipal use downstream in Pittsburgh and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 396 T358 Beaver Meadows Road, Marienville, Jenks Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in Jenks Township and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Allegheny River, a major tributary of the Ohio River.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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