East Stroudsburg Boro STP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 16,888 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated inland, about 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale in Pennsylvania typically employ secondary treatment with disinfection to meet state water quality standards. Its operational status is consistent with ongoing service to the community. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into the Delaware River basin, which flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as American shad and Atlantic sturgeon. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River watershed, which drains into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including critical habitats for migratory fish and freshwater mussels. The river provides drinking water for millions of people and is subject to strict nutrient and pathogen controls under the Delaware River Basin Commission regulations.