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The authoritative technical resource for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority regional treatment facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Operating Authority: Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Design Capacity: 250 MGD (Average Daily), expanding to 480 MGD (Wet Weather) Current Average […]

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, also known as ALCOSAN, is the regional wastewater treatment authority for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Established in 1946, ALCOSAN is responsible for treating wastewater from 83 municipalities in the county, including the city of Pittsburgh. The authority’s mission is to ensure clean water and a healthy environment for the region by treating […]