Overview
Roaring Spring Municipal Authority serves approximately 2,768 people in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. The plant provides wastewater treatment under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
Roaring Spring Municipal Authority is a wastewater treatment facility located in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 2,768 residents, operating as part of the municipal infrastructure for the local community. As a US-based plant serving a small population, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with state-level oversight from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the plant's performance important for downstream water quality in the bay's sensitive estuarine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical habitat for migratory fish and waterfowl. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact bay health, making treatment standards important for protecting this downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Appleton Drive at the Appvion Paper Mill site in Rodman, near Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,768 residents in the Roaring Spring area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent quality standards.
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