Foxburg Area Water and Sew Auth Wastewater Treatment Plant, Foxburg, Pennsylvania

Foxburg Area Water and Sew Auth is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Foxburg, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It serves a small community of 1,234 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity matches the current discharge volume of 321.76 units, indicating consistent operation. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream within the Allegheny River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this rural area, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Allegheny River, which flows through western Pennsylvania before joining the Ohio River. The Allegheny River supports diverse fish populations and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the river's ecological health.