Overview
South Coatesville Borough wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 1,600 residents in Pennsylvania, USA. It operates under the US Clean Water Act with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
The South Coatesville Borough wastewater treatment plant is located in South Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. This facility serves a population of about 1,600 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant in the region. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which is typical for a facility serving a small community. Treatment processes are expected to meet secondary treatment standards as required by federal regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Delaware River watershed. The Delaware River Basin is a critical water resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into a tributary of the Brandywine Creek, which is part of the larger Delaware River Basin. The Delaware River estuary supports a rich ecosystem including migratory fish such as American shad and Atlantic sturgeon. Downstream, the river empties into Delaware Bay, a vital habitat for horseshoe crabs and shorebirds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Modena Road in South Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
The plant serves approximately 1,600 residents of South Coatesville Borough.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day (MGD).
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant may also incorporate disinfection before discharge.
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