Overview
Norwich Twp wastewater treatment plant serves Norwich Township, Pennsylvania, with secondary treatment. It processes approximately 227 cubic meters of wastewater daily, supporting a population of 600.
Norwich Twp wastewater treatment plant is located in Norwich Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania, serving a small community of 600 residents. The facility operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 227.13 cubic meters per day, it operates near full capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities require NPDES permits to regulate discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Allegheny River basin, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River and Mississippi River system. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this forested region of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Allegheny River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is part of the Appalachian mixed-mesophytic forest ecoregion, supporting diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this rural watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Norwich Twp wastewater treatment plant is located at 3873 PA 146, Hamlin Station, Norwich Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 600 residents in Norwich Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Allegheny River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
Norwich Twp provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical requirements for small communities under the US Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, Norwich Twp operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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