Indiana Boro STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Indiana, Pennsylvania

Indiana Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 818 Water Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of about 26,000, the facility is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources in Indiana County. As a US-based plant, Indiana Boro STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's design and operations are regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to ensure compliance with effluent limits. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at Indiana Boro STP helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water supply. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in local streams, which are used for recreation and habitat.