Overview
Royersford Boro STP and CS serves approximately 4,642 people in Royersford, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Schuylkill River watershed, part of the Delaware River Basin.
Royersford Boro STP and CS is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 247 Green Street in Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of about 4,642 residents in this suburban community northwest of Philadelphia. As a small agglomeration in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges to a tributary of the Schuylkill River, which flows southeast to join the Delaware River near Philadelphia. The Delaware River Basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically and economically important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schuylkill River watershed, which drains into the Delaware River and ultimately the Delaware Bay. The Schuylkill River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for American shad. The Delaware River Basin is a critical water resource for the northeastern United States, providing habitat for freshwater mussels and other sensitive aquatic organisms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 247 Green Street in Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,642 residents in the Royersford area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a tributary of the Schuylkill River, which flows into the Delaware River and eventually the Delaware Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD and TSS.
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