Overview
East Pennsboro South STP serves East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 22,459 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
East Pennsboro South STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 22,459 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water body. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River and then into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and requiring nutrient reduction efforts to combat eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish, shellfish, and bird populations. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making advanced treatment important for bay health.
Frequently asked questions
East Pennsboro South STP is located at 801 Erford Road, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.
The plant serves approximately 22,459 residents in the East Pennsboro Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Susquehanna River, which ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Pennsylvania typically provide secondary treatment, with some employing nutrient removal to meet Chesapeake Bay watershed requirements.
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