Overview
Hollidaysburg STP serves approximately 12,525 residents in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Hollidaysburg STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 12,525. The plant is situated in Blair County and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under state and federal regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline. The facility's discharge is regulated through an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Hollidaysburg STP is discharged into a local waterway that eventually drains into the Juniata River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting the bay's ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Juniata River, part of the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crabs, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources can impact the bay's health, making effective treatment at plants like Hollidaysburg STP critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Hollidaysburg STP is located on Blair Street in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,525 residents in the Hollidaysburg area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Juniata River, part of the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this scale are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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