Overview
DCNR Promised Land State Park STP is an advanced treatment plant in Greene Township, Pennsylvania, serving 1,510 people. It discharges 567.81 cubic meters daily and operates under the US Clean Water Act.
DCNR Promised Land State Park STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Greene Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, within the Promised Land State Park. The plant serves a population of 1,510 and treats wastewater to an advanced level, reflecting the high standards required for protecting the park's natural environment. The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 567.81 cubic meters daily. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to safeguard water quality. Advanced treatment ensures removal of nutrients and other pollutants beyond secondary standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Delaware River Basin, ultimately reaching the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a critical role in preserving the ecological integrity of Promised Land State Park and downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Delaware River Basin, which flows into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding Pocono Plateau region features sensitive headwater streams that support diverse aquatic life, including native brook trout. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Dam Ridge Trail in Greene Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, within Promised Land State Park.
The plant serves a population of 1,510 people, primarily visitors and staff of Promised Land State Park.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Delaware River Basin, eventually reaching the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality in the receiving waters.
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