Dalton Boro STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in La Plume Township, Pennsylvania

Dalton Boro STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in La Plume Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of 1,294 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Dalton area. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For a facility of this scale, advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's designed capacity is 529.96 thousand cubic meters, with an annual discharge volume of 340.69 thousand cubic meters. The treated effluent from Dalton Boro STP flows into local waterways that are part of the Susquehanna River basin. The Susquehanna River ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary of ecological significance. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to eutrophication in the bay.

Dalton Boro STP discharges into streams within the Susquehanna River watershed, which flows southward into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a major estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in the bay, making advanced treatment crucial for downstream water quality.