Overview
Western Clinton C0 Renovo STP serves Renovo, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater from a population of 2,920. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Susquehanna River basin.
Western Clinton C0 Renovo STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Renovo, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,920 residents in the Clinton County area. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managing domestic sewage from the community. As a small-scale facility, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet state and federal effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River, a major tributary of the Susquehanna River, which ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and the downstream ecosystem, including habitats for fish and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River, part of the Susquehanna River basin that drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory birds. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1693 Erie Avenue, Renovo, Pennsylvania, 17764, United States, in Clinton County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,920 residents in the Renovo area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River, part of the Susquehanna River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small plants like this typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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