Robinson Township MA Moon Run STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Pennsylvania

Robinson Township Moon Run STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of 1,530 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. With a designed capacity of 2,271.24 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 832.79 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging to sensitive water bodies or where higher effluent quality is needed. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately flows into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream aquatic ecosystems in the Ohio River basin.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and is a major drinking water source for millions. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.