Elverson Boro Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pennsylvania

The Elverson Boro Municipal Authority wastewater treatment plant is located in Elverson, Chester County, Pennsylvania, serving a small community of 1,323 residents. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 473.18 and an actual discharge volume of 249.84, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set strict limits on pollutant levels. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Delaware River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River Basin, which flows into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory fish. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.