Overview
Warren Boro STP serves approximately 17,600 residents in Warren, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Allegheny River watershed, part of the Ohio River basin.
Warren Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Warren, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 17,600. The plant is situated in the Allegheny River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with additional nutrient controls possible depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's discharge enters the Allegheny River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Allegheny River, which flows southwest to join the Monongahela River at Pittsburgh, forming the Ohio River. The Ohio River then drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Allegheny River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive riverine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Warren Boro STP is located at 9 East Harmar Street in Warren, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 17,600 residents in the Warren area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Allegheny River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Warren Boro STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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