West St Clair Pleasantville STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in West Saint Clair Township, Pennsylvania

West St Clair Pleasantville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Saint Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a small population of 100 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the Appalachian region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day, it operates at full capacity based on reported discharge volumes. As a small plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Juniata River and then the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream aquatic habitats and the broader Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater plants in the basin are managed to reduce impacts on the bay's water quality and ecosystem health.