Overview
Port Clinton STP is a projected secondary treatment plant serving 300 people in Port Clinton, Pennsylvania. It discharges 113.56 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Port Clinton STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Port Clinton, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The plant is projected to serve a small population of 300 residents, reflecting the scale of this rural community in the Appalachian region. As a secondary treatment plant, Port Clinton STP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Schuylkill River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Delaware River and then to Delaware Bay. This small plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Schuylkill River, which supports aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Schuylkill River, a major waterway in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Schuylkill River flows into the Delaware River, which empties into Delaware Bay, an ecologically productive estuary. The watershed supports diverse fish populations and is a key migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this system is important for both ecological health and downstream water supply.
Frequently asked questions
Port Clinton STP is located at 1 Broad Street, Port Clinton, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 300 people, reflecting its role in a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Schuylkill River watershed, which flows to the Delaware River and ultimately to Delaware Bay.
As a U.S. plant, Port Clinton STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment, often with technologies like activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD and TSS.
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