Overview
DUQUESNE STP serves the city of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for a population of 7,690. The plant discharges into the Monongahela River, part of the Ohio River basin.
DUQUESNE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves a population of approximately 7,690 residents in the city and surrounding areas. The plant is situated along the Monongahela River, which flows through the region. As a small-scale facility in the United States, DUQUESNE STP operates under the 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 meet water quality standards. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with state and federal regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Monongahela River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River eventually flows into the Mississippi River and reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Monongahela watershed.
Environmental context
DUQUESNE STP discharges into the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Monongahela River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's discharge must meet water quality standards to protect fish and other organisms in the river.
Frequently asked questions
DUQUESNE STP is located at 6 South 2nd Street, Duquesne, Pennsylvania, United States.
DUQUESNE STP serves a population of approximately 7,690 residents in Duquesne and the surrounding area.
The treated wastewater from DUQUESNE STP is discharged into the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
DUQUESNE STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal standards, often involving biological processes to remove organic matter and solids.
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