Canton Boro Auth Wastewater Treatment Plant, Canton, Pennsylvania

Canton Boro Auth is a wastewater treatment facility located in Canton, Pennsylvania, within the United States. The plant serves a population of 1,807 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,211.33 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 908.50 thousand cubic meters. As an advanced treatment facility, it meets stringent standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of the Susquehanna River basin and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, 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 at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating eutrophication and protecting the bay's ecosystem.