Overview
Somerset Township Lavansville STP is a secondary treatment plant in Pennsylvania, USA, serving 880 people with a discharge volume of 567.81 units.
Somerset Township Lavansville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility serves a small population of 880 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 567.81 units and a matching discharge volume, the plant operates at full capacity, indicating consistent demand from the local service area. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Monongahela River or Ohio River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the Ohio River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of waterways that provide habitat for fish and other species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on McIlvaine Road in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 880 people, typical of a small community wastewater facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Ohio River basin, likely a tributary of the Monongahela River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Discharge permits are issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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