Overview
Seward St Clair STP Sugar Run is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saint Clair Township, Pennsylvania. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 2,628 under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
Seward St Clair STP Sugar Run is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Sugar Run Road in Saint Clair Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of about 2,628 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the region. As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Conemaugh River, a tributary of the Kiskiminetas River, which flows into the Allegheny River and ultimately the Ohio River. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the Ohio River basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Conemaugh River, part of the Allegheny River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as smallmouth bass and various macroinvertebrates. The Ohio River basin is an important ecological corridor, and the plant's operations help maintain water quality standards for recreation and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Sugar Run Road in Saint Clair Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,628 people in the Saint Clair Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Conemaugh River, a tributary of the Kiskiminetas River, which drains into the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection through an NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small plants in Pennsylvania typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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