INDIANA CO MSA CHERRYTREE STP - Burnside Township, Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant

INDIANA CO MSA CHERRYTREE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 1,071 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 302.83 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 264.98 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates at a moderate utilization rate. It is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately draining into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical habitat for migratory fish species.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the Susquehanna River and eventually reaches the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and is ecologically sensitive, supporting a wide range of aquatic species including blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass. Nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater treatment plants in the basin are closely monitored to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality standards.