Martinsburg Boro STP, North Woodbury

Overview

Martinsburg Boro STP serves 2,640 people in North Woodbury Township, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately draining to the Chesapeake Bay.

Martinsburg Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in North Woodbury Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 2,640 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent enters a local stream within the Juniata River basin, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Juniata River, part of the Susquehanna River basin that drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse fish, shellfish, and bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater is a key concern in this watershed, as excess nitrogen and phosphorus can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxic zones.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 598 Central High Road, Martinsburg Junction, North Woodbury Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States.

The plant serves approximately 2,640 residents in the North Woodbury Township area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream within the Juniata River basin, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay.

As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required in sensitive watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay basin.