Overview
Antietam Valley Municipal Authority serves St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for about 7,500 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Delaware River basin.
Antietam Valley Municipal Authority (AVMA) is a wastewater treatment facility located in St. Lawrence, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 7,517 residents in the Antietam Valley area. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the authority. As a U.S. facility, AVMA operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Schuylkill River, a major tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters small streams in the Schuylkill River watershed, which drains into the Delaware River and ultimately the Delaware Bay. This basin supports a variety of fish species, including American shad and striped bass, and serves as a critical migratory corridor. Maintaining nutrient and pathogen removal is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on George Street in St. Lawrence, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,517 residents in the Antietam Valley area of Berks County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Schuylkill River, a tributary of the Delaware River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with NPDES permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which set limits on pollutants.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal and state standards.
Nearby plants