Overview
HEMPFIELD TWP MA NEW STANTON STP serves South Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 22,619 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
HEMPFIELD TWP MA NEW STANTON STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of around 22,619, the facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a US-based plant of this scale, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Monongahela River, a major tributary of the Ohio River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The facility's discharge must meet state and federal standards to protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Delmont Fuel Road in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,619 residents in the South Huntingdon Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Monongahela River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a municipal wastewater plant, it operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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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