Overview
SCHUYLKILL CO MA GORDON BORO wastewater treatment plant serves Gordon, Pennsylvania. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,021 residents under US EPA NPDES regulations.
SCHUYLKILL CO MA GORDON BORO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gordon, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a small community of about 2,021 people, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay. This connection underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and the bay's sensitive ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Susquehanna River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources can impact bay health, making effective treatment at plants like this critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on West Biddle Street in Gordon, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,021 residents in the Gordon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Susquehanna River basin, which flows to the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Small plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent standards.
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