ABBOTTSTOWN PARADISE STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Berwick Township, Pennsylvania

ABBOTTSTOWN PARADISE STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The plant serves a population of 2,919 and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. Its designed capacity is 1,324.89 thousand gallons per day, with an average daily discharge of 681.37 thousand gallons per day. This level of treatment is typical for facilities protecting sensitive watersheds. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The plant plays a role in reducing nutrient loads to the bay, supporting efforts to restore water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically significant estuary.

The plant discharges into streams within the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient pollution from wastewater contributes to algal blooms and hypoxic zones, making advanced treatment important for bay restoration goals.