Overview
REYNOLDSVILLE STP serves approximately 2,710 residents in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, treating municipal wastewater before discharge.
REYNOLDSVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on 5th Street in Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of about 2,710, the facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a US-based plant serving a small community, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment to meet water quality standards, typically involving secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Ohio River basin, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Its operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect sensitive freshwater habitats in the region.
Frequently asked questions
REYNOLDSVILLE STP is located on 5th Street in Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,710 residents in the Reynoldsville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Ohio River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small US municipal plants typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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