Patton Boro STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Patton, Pennsylvania

Patton Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Patton, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of around 2,000, the facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small agglomeration, it plays a key role in protecting local water resources. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small communities like Patton, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The facility's design and operation align with state and federal standards to ensure compliance. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River, part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This connection underscores the plant's role in maintaining the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and the broader bay ecosystem.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the bay's restoration efforts.