Berrysburg Boro STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Berrysburg, Pennsylvania

Berrysburg Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 107 Lykens Street in Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a small population of 354 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment in this rural community. As an advanced treatment plant, Berrysburg Boro STP goes beyond secondary treatment standards to remove nutrients and other pollutants. The plant has a designed capacity of 132.49 volume units and discharges a similar volume of treated effluent. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities operate under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated wastewater from Berrysburg Boro STP discharges into local streams that flow into the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, contributing to the restoration of the bay's health.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, supporting a rich ecosystem of fish, crabs, and waterfowl. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern, and advanced treatment helps mitigate algal blooms and hypoxia in the bay.