Overview
Blairsville STP serves Burrell Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 4,500 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Blairsville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Burrell Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of around 4,500, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. For small agglomerations like Blairsville STP, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Conemaugh River, which flows into the Kiskiminetas River, then the Allegheny River, and finally the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for communities downstream. The plant's treatment helps protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Blairsville STP is located in Burrell Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,507 residents in the Burrell Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Conemaugh River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a US facility, Blairsville STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with NPDES permits.
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