Overview
ROBINSON TWP MA R GARDEN is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, serving 220 people. It discharges 56.78 million gallons per day and operates under the US Clean Water Act.
ROBINSON TWP MA R GARDEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a small population of 220 residents and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 56.78 million gallons per day and currently discharges a similar volume. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the Ohio River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of this major river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, near Forest Grove and I-79.
The plant serves a population of 220 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Ohio River basin.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small US plants typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Clean Water Act standards.
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