Overview
N Huntingdon Twp Youghiogheny STP serves approximately 12,500 residents in North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
N Huntingdon Twp Youghiogheny STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of about 12,521 people in the community, contributing to local water quality management. As a US facility, the plant 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 a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body within the Youghiogheny River watershed, which flows into the Monongahela River, then the Ohio River, and ultimately the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for communities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Youghiogheny River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. The Youghiogheny River flows through southwestern Pennsylvania, joining the Monongahela River at McKeesport. This river system supports a variety of fish species and provides recreational opportunities. Downstream, the waters contribute to the Ohio River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico, making nutrient management important for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, near the community of Robbins.
The plant serves approximately 12,521 people in North Huntingdon Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body within the Youghiogheny River watershed, which flows into the Monongahela River and eventually the Mississippi River system.
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, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge. Additional nutrient removal may be required if discharging to sensitive watersheds.
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