Overview
Pleasantville Boro STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,005 people in Pleasantville, Pennsylvania. It discharges 492.10 million gallons per year into local waterways.
Pleasantville Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pleasantville, Venango County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a small population of around 1,005 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 492.10 million gallons per year, the plant has ample capacity for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into a nearby stream that flows into the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent that minimizes environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Allegheny River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Allegheny River watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Pleasantville Boro STP is located in Pleasantville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,005 people in the Pleasantville area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
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