Newell Boro STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Newell, Pennsylvania

Newell Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Newell, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a small population of 760 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 227.13 thousand cubic meters annually. As a secondary treatment facility, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires such plants to meet effluent limits set by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows 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 location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact but still requires careful management to protect freshwater ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local tributary of the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides water for municipal and industrial use downstream. The region's temperate climate and hilly terrain influence runoff patterns and stream flows, making consistent treatment important for maintaining water quality in the Monongahela basin.