Sewickley Boro STP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Sewickley Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a population of about 4,468 people in this suburban community along the Ohio River. As a small-scale treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the borough. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities. Plants of this size typically employ conventional activated sludge or similar biological treatment methods. The facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. Treated effluent from Sewickley Boro STP discharges to the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically and economically significant waterway.

Sewickley Boro STP discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's location in an urbanized area means its effluent quality is important for maintaining the river's ecological health and recreational uses.