Overview
MCCANDLESS TWP LONGVUE 1 STP serves McCandless, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 5,324 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
MCCANDLESS TWP LONGVUE 1 STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in McCandless, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 5,324 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For its population tier, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow through the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Its operations help protect the ecological health of these downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1289 Hazlett Road, McCandless, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,324 residents in the McCandless area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For small to medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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