HONESDALE STP Central Wayne Wastewater Treatment Plant, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

HONESDALE STP Central Wayne is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, serving a population of approximately 7,446 residents. The facility is situated in Wayne County, a rural area in the northeastern part of the state, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treatment process typically involves primary and secondary treatment stages to meet effluent standards for discharge into local waterways. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Lackawaxen River watershed, which flows into the Delaware River and eventually into Delaware Bay. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a larger ecosystem that includes recreational and ecological resources in the region.

The plant discharges into the Lackawaxen River, a tributary of the Delaware River, which flows into Delaware Bay. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The Delaware River Basin is a critical water resource for the northeastern United States, providing drinking water and recreational opportunities.