Overview
Jersey Shore STP serves approximately 6,000 residents in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges into the West Branch Susquehanna River, part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Jersey Shore STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 5,974 people in this small community along the West Branch Susquehanna River. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible additional nutrient controls due to the Chesapeake Bay watershed's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the main stem Susquehanna River and ultimately into the Chesapeake Bay. This places the plant within a large and ecologically important watershed that supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical habitat for migratory fish and waterfowl.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the West Branch Susquehanna River, a major tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient pollution issues. The plant's location in the upper watershed means its discharge contributes to downstream water quality, affecting habitats for species such as striped bass, blue crabs, and migratory waterfowl.
Frequently asked questions
Jersey Shore STP is located on Bank Avenue in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,974 residents in the Jersey Shore area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Jersey Shore STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Given the Chesapeake Bay watershed's nutrient sensitivity, the plant may also be subject to additional nutrient removal requirements.
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