Overview
Charleroi Boro Auth wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,543 residents in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility discharges into the Monongahela River watershed.
The Charleroi Boro Auth wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves a population of approximately 11,543 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Monongahela River, a major tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Monongahela River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream, making proper treatment essential for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River, then the Mississippi River, and finally the Gulf of Mexico. The Monongahela River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations such as smallmouth bass and walleye, and providing habitat for freshwater mussels. Downstream, the Gulf of Mexico experiences seasonal hypoxic zones, highlighting the importance of nutrient management in upstream discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 18 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,543 residents in the Charleroi area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, typically mandating secondary treatment.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is standard. Depending on the sensitivity of the Monongahela River, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect downstream water quality.
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