MUNCY BORO STP, Muncy Creek Township

Overview

MUNCY BORO STP serves Muncy Creek Township, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 3,815 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.

MUNCY BORO STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 3,815 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US facilities. As a US plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River basin and then into the Chesapeake Bay. This downstream connection makes the plant's performance important for the health of the Chesapeake Bay estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical ecological resource.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports a rich ecosystem, including fish, crabs, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream treatment plants can affect water quality in the bay, making proper treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.

Frequently asked questions

MUNCY BORO STP is located at 31 Fisher Lane, Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.

The plant serves approximately 3,815 residents in the Muncy Creek Township 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 plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.

For small-to-medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.