Overview
Titusville STP serves approximately 7,571 residents in Titusville, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment standards for municipal facilities.
Titusville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of about 7,571, it is classified as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. As a U.S. facility, Titusville STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, authorized by the Clean Water Act. This program sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which flows into the Allegheny River and eventually the Ohio River. These rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply and recreation. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of these downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
Titusville STP discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Allegheny River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River basin supports a wide range of fish species and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's location in a rural area means its discharge can affect small streams that are sensitive to nutrient loading and other pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
Titusville STP is located on East Central Avenue in Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,571 residents in the Titusville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, Titusville STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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