STROUDSBURG BORO STP - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant

STROUDSBURG BORO STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Serving an estimated population of 17,450, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in the Pocono Mountains area. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible additional nutrient controls due to the sensitive nature of the receiving watershed. The plant's treated effluent flows into Brodhead Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River Basin is a critical water resource for the northeastern United States, supporting drinking water supplies, recreation, and diverse aquatic habitats including migratory fish populations.

The plant discharges into Brodhead Creek, which flows into the Delaware River and ultimately to Delaware Bay. The Delaware River Basin is ecologically significant, supporting species such as the American shad and Atlantic sturgeon. The watershed faces challenges from nutrient pollution and stormwater runoff, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining water quality.