Overview
PLUM BORO MA HOLIDAY PK STP serves approximately 26,000 residents in Plum, Pennsylvania, as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure.
PLUM BORO MA HOLIDAY PK STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Plum, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The facility serves a population of about 26,000, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for the United States. The plant is situated near Leechburg Road and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a municipal plant in Pennsylvania, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent from this plant likely discharges into a local waterway within the Allegheny River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities along the river corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Allegheny River, which flows through western Pennsylvania before joining the Ohio River. The Allegheny River supports a variety of fish species and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to historical industrial impacts, and the plant's operations help maintain water quality standards in this urbanized region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 7172 Leechburg Road in Plum, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County.
The facility serves approximately 26,000 residents in the Plum area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Allegheny River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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