DCNR Prince Gallitzin State Park STP - White Township, Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment

DCNR Prince Gallitzin State Park STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in White Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,000 people, primarily from the state park and surrounding area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for facilities of this scale in the United States. It has a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 378.54 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity below design levels. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the state park. Its location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact but contributes to the health of the larger river basin.

The plant discharges into streams that flow into the West Branch Susquehanna River, part of the larger Susquehanna River basin, which empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a major estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crabs, and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the bay.