Overview
Mifflinburg WWTF serves approximately 3,594 residents in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Mifflinburg WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of about 3,594, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment to meet water quality standards, typically involving secondary treatment for municipal plants of this size. The plant's design and operation align with state-level environmental regulations administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent from Mifflinburg WWTF discharges into a local waterway that ultimately flows into the Susquehanna River basin, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive estuary.
Environmental context
The Mifflinburg WWTF discharges into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports a complex ecosystem, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources are a key concern for bay health, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Mifflinburg WWTF is located at 194 Gessner Lane, Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, USA.
The plant serves approximately 3,594 residents in the Mifflinburg area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small municipal plants in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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