Overview
Kidder Twp Lake Harmony Area wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in Kidder Township, Pennsylvania. The facility operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for inland discharge.
Kidder Twp Lake Harmony Area is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kidder Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 4,000. The plant is situated near the community of Lake Harmony, a popular recreational area in the Pocono Mountains region. As a US-based facility serving a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. Regulatory compliance is expected under Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversight. The plant discharges to a local waterway within the Delaware River Basin, which ultimately drains to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding area includes Lake Harmony, a natural lake that supports recreational activities and aquatic habitat. The plant's operation is important for protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Lehigh River, part of the Delaware River Basin. The Delaware River flows into the Delaware Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. The region includes Lake Harmony, a natural lake that supports diverse aquatic life and recreational use. Downstream waters provide habitat for migratory fish and other species, making nutrient and pathogen control important for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near I-80 in Leonardsville, Kidder Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in the Lake Harmony area of Kidder Township.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Delaware River Basin, which flows to the Lehigh River, then the Delaware River, and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection through an NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required if discharging to sensitive waters.
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