Overview
Catasauqua Boro STP serves approximately 9,830 residents in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Catasauqua Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 9,830, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. The plant is situated near the Lehigh River, a key tributary of the Delaware River. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits based on the Clean Water Act. Regulatory compliance ensures environmental protection. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Lehigh River, which flows into the Delaware River and ultimately to the Delaware Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lehigh River, a major tributary of the Delaware River, which flows into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River Basin supports a variety of fish species, including American shad and striped bass, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Catasauqua Boro STP is located at Race Street Bridge, West Race Street, in Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,830 residents in the Catasauqua area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Lehigh River, which flows into the Delaware River and ultimately to the Delaware Bay.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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