Overview
Bristol Boro STP serves the borough of Bristol, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 13,427 residents. The plant discharges into the Delaware River watershed, supporting local water quality.
Bristol Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, along the Delaware River. Serving a population of around 13,427, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a medium-sized facility, Bristol Boro STP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards. The plant's discharge enters the Delaware River, a major waterway that flows into Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making effective wastewater treatment critical for ecological and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Delaware River, which flows through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware before emptying into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The river is a vital habitat for migratory fish such as American shad and supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for downstream ecosystems and regional water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
Bristol Boro STP is located at 376 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,427 residents in the borough of Bristol.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Delaware River, which flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Bristol Boro STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards under the Clean Water Act.
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