Overview
Redstone Township Sewer Authority serves 1,408 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Redstone Township Sewer Authority is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Redstone Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves a population of approximately 1,408 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the region. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For small communities like Redstone Township, typical treatment involves secondary biological processes to meet state and federal standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain 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, making effective wastewater treatment critical for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species and is used for recreation and drinking water supply. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in these ecologically sensitive waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Redstone Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves approximately 1,408 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that drain into the Monongahela River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small plants in Pennsylvania typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state effluent standards.
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