Somerset Correctional Facility STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Somerset Township, Pennsylvania

Somerset Correctional Facility STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Somerset Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility serves a population equivalent of 2,000 and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in the United States under the Clean Water Act. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Ohio River basin. As a secondary treatment plant, Somerset Correctional Facility STP provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 605.66 thousand gallons per day and a discharge volume of 605.67 thousand gallons per day, indicating near-capacity operation. Under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the facility is required to meet specific effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed, which is part of the larger Ohio River drainage basin. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The facility plays a key role in maintaining the environmental health of the region by treating wastewater before release.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.