Overview
Saegertown Area STP serves approximately 4,098 people in Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Saegertown Area STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hayfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of about 4,098 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category typical of rural communities in the region. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this scale commonly employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet federal and state effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the larger Mississippi River watershed. This discharge supports downstream aquatic ecosystems and requires careful management to protect water quality in the region's freshwater habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Ohio River system, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and is part of a broader network of streams that provide habitat and recreational value. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
Saegertown Area STP is located on Grand Army of the Republic Highway in Hayfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,098 people, typical of a small-to-medium community in rural Pennsylvania.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local stream that is part of the Ohio River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or extended aeration to meet federal effluent guidelines under the Clean Water Act.
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