Overview
Scottdale Everson STP serves Upper Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater from a population of approximately 7,781. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Scottdale Everson STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Upper Tyrone Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of around 7,781 residents in the Scottdale area. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Monongahela River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters streams flowing into the Monongahela River, which joins the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports fish populations and recreational uses. The region's coal mining history means careful wastewater management is important to prevent acid mine drainage interactions and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Scottdale Everson STP is located on Broadford Road in Owensdale, Upper Tyrone Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,781 residents in the Scottdale area and surrounding communities in Upper Tyrone Township.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Monongahela River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Pennsylvania typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal standards.
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