Overview
Mount Holly Springs STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Pennsylvania, USA, serving approximately 2,970 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Mount Holly Springs STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of about 2,970 residents in this small borough and surrounding areas. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River basin and then to the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is a large estuary system with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient loading from wastewater is a key concern in this region, driving regulatory focus on nitrogen and phosphorus removal.
Frequently asked questions
Mount Holly Springs STP is located at 99 East Lauman Street, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.
The plant serves approximately 2,970 residents in Mount Holly Springs and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits typically issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required, especially in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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