ALBION BORO STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Albion, Pennsylvania

ALBION BORO STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Albion, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The plant serves a population of about 3,144 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this small community in the northwestern part of the state. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge volume of 946.35 cubic meters, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. As a US plant, it 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 treated effluent from ALBION BORO STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. Lake Erie is a critical freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life, provides drinking water for millions, and is a major recreational and economic asset. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into tributaries of Lake Erie, which is part of the Great Lakes Basin. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting a rich fishery and providing habitat for migratory birds. The watershed faces challenges from agricultural runoff and urban stormwater, making advanced treatment at this plant important for controlling nutrient inputs that can cause algal blooms.