Overview
Saxton Boro STP in Liberty Township, Pennsylvania, serves 2,160 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 378.54 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 492.10 m³/day.
Saxton Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Liberty Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility serves a population of 2,160 and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 492.10 m³/day and currently discharges 378.54 m³/day of treated effluent. Advanced treatment is typical for facilities in sensitive watersheds or those required to meet stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life and is subject to nutrient pollution reduction efforts under the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and supports a rich ecosystem of fish, crabs, and waterfowl. Nutrient pollution from wastewater and agricultural runoff has historically caused eutrophication and hypoxic zones, making advanced treatment important for protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Saxton Boro STP is located on Shoup Street in Stonerstown, Liberty Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,160 people in the Saxton Boro and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
Saxton Boro STP provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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