Overview
West Mifflin New England STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,000 residents in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA. It operates under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
The West Mifflin New England STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant within the region. The plant is situated in the Monongahela River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River system. As a US-based facility, the plant 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. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Monongahela River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Monongahela watershed and the larger Mississippi River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which also serves as a drinking water source for numerous communities downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2439 New England Road in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in the West Mifflin area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Monongahela River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system.
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.
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants of this scale, which involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Nearby plants