Overview
DuBois City STP serves approximately 12,400 residents in DuBois, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
DuBois City STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of about 12,400, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, treatment plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards, with permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River, a major tributary of the Susquehanna River, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish, crabs, and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from upstream sources, including wastewater treatment plants, can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in the bay, making treatment performance important for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
DuBois City STP is located in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility serves the city's municipal wastewater needs.
The plant serves approximately 12,413 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids. Some facilities may also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay.
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