West Pike Run STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Pike Run Township, Pennsylvania

West Pike Run STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Pike Run Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It serves a small population of about 1,973 people, typical of rural communities in the region. The plant is situated near Walkertown, along Pike Run Drive. As a small-scale facility in the United States, West Pike Run STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this size commonly employ secondary treatment or advanced technologies to meet state and federal effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into Pike Run, a tributary of the Monongahela River. The Monongahela River eventually joins the Ohio River, contributing to the Mississippi River system. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Pike Run watershed, which supports aquatic life and recreational uses.

Treated effluent from West Pike Run STP enters Pike Run, a small stream that flows into the Monongahela River. The Monongahela River is a major tributary of the Ohio River, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Pike Run watershed is part of the larger Ohio River basin and supports diverse aquatic habitats. Protecting water quality in this system is important for downstream ecosystems, including fish populations and migratory birds.