Overview
Fairfield Municipal Authority STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hamiltonban Township, Pennsylvania, serving 2,210 people. It discharges 662.45 volume units daily, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
Fairfield Municipal Authority STP (Fairfield MUN AUTH STP) is a wastewater treatment facility located in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of 2,210 and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards in a rural setting. The plant has a designed capacity of 662.45 volume units and a daily discharge volume of 662.45 volume units, indicating full capacity utilization. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set strict limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the health of the bay's estuary. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, which is critical for mitigating eutrophication in downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the Potomac River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern, and advanced treatment helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, protecting the bay's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Fairfield Municipal Authority STP is located on Water Street in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,210 people, typical of a small community wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Potomac River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the U.S. EPA.
For small communities, advanced treatment is not always required, but Fairfield Municipal Authority STP employs advanced treatment to meet stringent discharge limits, often to protect sensitive downstream waters like the Chesapeake Bay.
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