Overview
Ridgway Boro STP serves approximately 8,452 residents in Ridgway Township, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Ridgway Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ridgway Township, Elk County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a population of about 8,452 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. regulatory purposes. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Clarion River watershed, which flows into the Allegheny River and ultimately the Ohio River system. This drainage basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Clarion River, part of the larger Allegheny-Ohio River basin. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important recreational resource for the region. The receiving waters eventually flow to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, making nutrient management a regional concern.
Frequently asked questions
Ridgway Boro STP is located on Clarion-Little Toby Trail in Ridgway Township, Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,452 residents in the Ridgway area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Clarion River watershed, which flows into the Allegheny River and ultimately the Ohio River system.
As a U.S. facility, Ridgway Boro STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving waterbody is sensitive to eutrophication.
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