Overview
BUCKS CO WandS AUTH KING S PLAZA STP serves Warwick Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 3,285 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
BUCKS CO WandS AUTH KING S PLAZA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 3,285 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires plants of this size to meet secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Delaware River watershed. The Delaware River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions in the region. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Delaware River, which flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species such as American shad and providing habitat for freshwater mussels. Protecting this watershed through effective wastewater treatment is critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1257 Almshouse Road, Jamison, Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,285 residents in the Warwick Township area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Delaware River watershed, eventually reaching Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which requires permits for wastewater discharges and sets treatment standards.
Small plants in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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