Overview
Farrell City STP serves approximately 13,118 residents in Farrell, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the Shenango River watershed.
Farrell City STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 13,118 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the nearest coast, and its operations are governed by the US Clean Water Act. Under the Clean Water Act, treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The regulatory framework ensures that effluent quality meets federal and state standards for the protection of receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Shenango River, which flows into the Beaver River, then the Ohio River, and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically important river network.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Farrell City STP enters the Shenango River, a tributary of the Beaver River, which joins the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, and its operation under the Clean Water Act helps protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
Farrell City STP is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,118 residents in the city of Farrell and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Shenango River, which flows into the Beaver River, then the Ohio River, and ultimately the Mississippi River system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale 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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