Overview
MIDWAY STP serves approximately 3,285 residents in Cecil Township, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
MIDWAY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of around 3,285, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based facility, MIDWAY STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, meeting federal and state water quality standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
MIDWAY STP discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports aquatic habitats and recreational uses. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
MIDWAY STP is located in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
MIDWAY STP serves approximately 3,285 residents in the Cecil Township area.
MIDWAY STP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, MIDWAY STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For small communities of this size, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet EPA secondary treatment standards.
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