MEYERSDALE BORO STP, Meyersdale

Overview

MEYERSDALE BORO STP serves approximately 6,687 residents in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, treating wastewater from this small community.

MEYERSDALE BORO STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 6,687 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits that protect water quality in the receiving water body. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Casselman River, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River, which flows into the Monongahela River and then the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities in the region.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Casselman River, part of the Mississippi River basin. The Casselman River supports a variety of fish species and is used for recreation. Downstream, the Youghiogheny River is a key water resource in southwestern Pennsylvania, providing drinking water and habitat for aquatic species. The plant's compliance with NPDES permits helps protect these waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

Frequently asked questions

MEYERSDALE BORO STP is located at 310 Main Street, Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States.

The plant serves approximately 6,687 residents in the Meyersdale area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Casselman River, part of the Mississippi River basin.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.

For small to medium-sized plants in the US, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.