Taylor Township STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Taylor Township, Pennsylvania

Taylor Township STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) is a municipal wastewater facility located on Sewer Plant Road in East Moravia, Taylor Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a small population of 801 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's western region. As a secondary treatment plant, Taylor Township STP provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 567.81 units and discharges a similar volume, indicating it operates near its design capacity. For small communities like this, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from Taylor Township STP is discharged into a nearby stream or water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River watershed. The Ohio River flows westward to join the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This connection underscores the plant's role in safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems and regional water resources.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.