Overview
Elmhurst Township STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pennsylvania, USA, serving 2,176 residents. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the Lackawanna River watershed.
Elmhurst Township STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Elmhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of 2,176 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1,063.70 units, with a current discharge volume of 779.80 units. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which set strict limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from Elmhurst Township STP flows into local streams that drain into the Lackawanna River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna ultimately empties into the Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary of ecological and economic importance. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lackawanna River basin, part of the larger Susquehanna River watershed that drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a vital estuary supporting diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, which is a key concern for the bay's ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Elmhurst Township STP is located on Front Street in Elmhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,176 residents in Elmhurst Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Lackawanna River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
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, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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