Overview
CLYMER TWP SABINSVILLE STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Clymer Township, Pennsylvania, serving 213 people. It discharges 75.71 million gallons per year into local waterways.
CLYMER TWP SABINSVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clymer Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Serving a small population of 213 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect the local environment. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, meeting stringent water quality standards for its receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant flows into nearby streams that are part of the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately draining into the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the plant's advanced treatment important for reducing nutrient loads that contribute to eutrophication in the bay ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Susquehanna River watershed, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that suffers from nutrient pollution, so advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, supporting the recovery of aquatic habitats and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 4975 Long Run Road, Clymer Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small plants in the U.S. often use advanced treatment technologies like extended aeration or sequencing batch reactors to meet strict discharge limits, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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