Overview
Bradford Co W Burlington STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in West Burlington Township, Pennsylvania, serving a small population of 500. It discharges 189.27 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
Bradford Co W Burlington STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Burlington Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a small community of approximately 500 residents, providing essential sanitation services in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 264.98 cubic meters per day, it currently treats an average of 189.27 cubic meters daily. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to meet water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the plant's advanced treatment important for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and contributing to regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Susquehanna River watershed, 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. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that can cause eutrophication in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Roosevelt Highway in West Burlington Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a small community of approximately 500 residents in the West Burlington Township area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, protecting sensitive downstream waters.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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