Consol Energy planning to build pipeline through Plum to carry mine water to Allegheny River – By Brian C. Rittmeyer (Triblive) / Feb 26, 2023
Consol Energy is preparing to build a nearly 4-mile pipeline to carry treated water from the former Renton Mine through Plum to the Allegheny River.
According to Consol, the Renton Mine water treatment facility on Old Mine Road has been in operation for more than 30 years. It prevents an uncontrolled release of water from the former mine.
The treatment plant is behind the borough’s salt shed off Renton Road, with a settling pond stretching along Old Mine Road to behind the borough’s public works garage, where water is released into Little Plum Creek.
Because of a change in permit requirements, Consol is changing where the water is released from the creek to the Allegheny River through a 3.6-mile pipeline.
