Tobyhanna Township Blakeslee STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Pennsylvania

Tobyhanna Township Blakeslee STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, serving a population of approximately 3,500. The plant is operated by Aqua America Pennsylvania and provides advanced treatment, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,703.43 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 946.35 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent discharge requirements. Under the US Clean Water Act, such plants operate under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Lehigh River or Delaware River basin, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the Pocono region.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Delaware River watershed, which flows into the Delaware Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as American shad and Atlantic sturgeon. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.