Overview
PA American Coatesville WWTP serves East Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 16,380 people. The plant operates under US EPA and Pennsylvania DEP regulations.
PA American Coatesville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 16,380 residents in the surrounding community. The plant is part of the broader water infrastructure managed by Pennsylvania American Water. As a US-based facility, the plant 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 (PA DEP). For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay region. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Delaware River Basin and then to Delaware Bay. This region is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into a tributary of the Brandywine Creek, which is part of the Delaware River Basin. The Delaware River and Bay form a major estuary on the US East Coast, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems including spawning grounds for American shad and striped bass. The region is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns, and plants in this area often face enhanced treatment requirements to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Jane Street in Newlinville, East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, 19320, United States.
The plant serves approximately 16,380 residents in the East Fallowfield Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Brandywine Creek, part of the Delaware River Basin, ultimately reaching Delaware Bay.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP).
For a plant of this size in Pennsylvania, secondary treatment is standard, with potential additional nutrient removal requirements due to the Chesapeake Bay watershed's nutrient reduction goals.
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