Overview
MOON TWP MA MONTOUR RUN STP serves Moon Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 14,900 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
MOON TWP MA MONTOUR RUN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 14,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the region. As a US-based plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet secondary treatment standards typical for facilities of this scale, ensuring compliance with the Clean Water Act. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Montour Run watershed, which flows into the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Montour Run, a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for communities and industries. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Hassam Road near Montour Trail in Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,900 residents in the Moon Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Montour Run, a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, setting limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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