Overview
Mount Pocono Boro STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. It treats municipal wastewater with a capacity of 1,514.16 cubic meters per day.
Mount Pocono Boro STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,237 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standards required under the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 942.57 cubic meters per day, the facility has capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Delaware River Basin, a major watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Delaware River Basin, which flows into the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports critical habitats for migratory fish and other aquatic species. Advanced treatment at this facility helps maintain water quality in the sensitive Pocono Plateau region, which is known for its headwater streams and recreational water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Mount Pocono Boro STP is located in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States, near the intersection of Center Avenue and Belmont Knoll Senior Apartments.
The plant serves approximately 7,237 residents of Mount Pocono and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Delaware River Basin, eventually reaching the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent water quality standards for the Delaware River Basin.
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