Overview
Canonsburg Houston Joint Auth serves approximately 27,662 people in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
The Canonsburg Houston Joint Auth wastewater treatment plant serves the communities of Canonsburg and Houston in Washington County, Pennsylvania. With a population served of about 27,662, it is classified as a medium-sized municipal facility under US EPA guidelines. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water body. The plant discharges into a local tributary that flows into Chartiers Creek, a major stream in southwestern Pennsylvania. Chartiers Creek eventually joins the Ohio River, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect aquatic life and downstream water quality in this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a local waterway that flows into Chartiers Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major source of drinking water and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as bass and catfish. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on East Water Street in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 27,662 people in the Canonsburg and Houston areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into Chartiers Creek, which eventually reaches the Ohio River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Pennsylvania typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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