Overview
GREGG TWP ALLENWOOD STP serves approximately 4,800 people in Delaware Township, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
GREGG TWP ALLENWOOD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 4,800 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment facilities to meet effluent limits that protect water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River basin. The Susquehanna River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, one of the largest estuaries in the United States. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Susquehanna 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 management is critical in this watershed to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on PA 44 in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,800 people in the Delaware Township area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, 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.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge into surface waters.
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