Cambria Township Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pennsylvania

The Cambria Township Sewer Authority (CAMBRIA TWP SEW AUTH) operates a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cambria Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. This facility serves a small population of 978 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage local wastewater. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges treated effluent into local waterways. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 567.81 and an average discharge volume of 416.40, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The facility is part of the broader wastewater infrastructure managed by the Cambria Township Sewer Authority, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The treated wastewater from this plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important part of the Mississippi River drainage system. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Conemaugh River, a tributary of the Kiskiminetas River, which joins the Allegheny River and eventually the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological balance of the river system.