Overview
HORSHAM TWP PARK CREEK STP serves Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 4,768 residents. The plant discharges to local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
HORSHAM TWP PARK CREEK STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of around 4,768, the facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a suburban setting near Philadelphia. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges to Park Creek, a tributary of the Neshaminy Creek, which flows into the Delaware River and ultimately to the Delaware Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making effective treatment essential for water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to Park Creek, a tributary of the Neshaminy Creek, which flows into the Delaware River and then to the Delaware Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory fish. The Delaware River is a major drinking water source for millions, so maintaining low nutrient and pollutant loads is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 20 Keith Valley Road, Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,768 residents in Horsham Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent to Park Creek, which flows into the Neshaminy Creek and then the Delaware River, ultimately reaching the Delaware Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in Pennsylvania typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge to surface waters.
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