New Hanover Twp STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania

New Hanover Twp STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 2,343 residents in the Fagleysville area. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a small-scale facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Schuylkill River, a major tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Schuylkill River, which flows into the Delaware River and ultimately to the Delaware Bay. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for downstream communities and habitats.