Overview
Logan Township STP serves Altoona, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater from a population of 2,303. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, discharging into local waterways.
Logan Township STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving a population of approximately 2,303 residents. The facility is situated in Blair County, within the Susquehanna River basin, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a tributary of the Juniata River, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and the bay's ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds the Juniata River, a major tributary of the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical habitat for migratory fish. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Logan Township STP is located at 332 Lower Riggles Gap Road, Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,303 residents in the Altoona area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Juniata River, part of the Susquehanna River basin.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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