Overview
North Codorus Township SA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in York County, Pennsylvania, serving a population of 2,683. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permit program.
North Codorus Township SA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in North Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a population of 2,683, making it a small-scale treatment plant within the region. As part of the United States wastewater infrastructure, the plant is subject to federal and state regulations. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this size. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, governs discharge limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Susquehanna River basin. The Susquehanna River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary of ecological significance. The plant's operations contribute to the protection of downstream aquatic habitats and the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into 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 pollutant loads from wastewater plants in the basin are managed to reduce impacts on the bay's ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
North Codorus Township SA is located on Joseph Road in North Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,683, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which set discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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