Overview
LAKEVIEW JSA STP serves Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 2,800 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
LAKEVIEW JSA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sandy Lake, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 2,800 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region. As a US-based plant, 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the larger Mississippi River watershed. Its operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintain water quality for recreational and ecological uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Effluent from the plant must meet standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
LAKEVIEW JSA STP is located at 5368 Franklin Street, Sandy Lake, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,800 residents in the Sandy Lake area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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