Overview
Montrose Municipal Authority wastewater treatment plant serves Bridgewater Township, Pennsylvania, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,095 residents under US EPA and state regulations.
The Montrose Municipal Authority wastewater treatment plant is located at 79 Ritztex Road in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 5,095 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility in rural northeastern Pennsylvania. As a US-based plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Such facilities typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Susquehanna River basin. The Susquehanna River flows south through Pennsylvania and into the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant lies within the Susquehanna River basin, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient and sediment loads from upstream sources like this plant can impact bay health, making effective treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 79 Ritztex Road in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA.
The plant serves approximately 5,095 residents in the Bridgewater Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Pennsylvania typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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