Overview
Tri Boro Municipal Authority serves Susquehanna Depot, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 6,160 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, discharging into the Susquehanna River basin.
Tri Boro Municipal Authority is a wastewater treatment plant located in Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of around 6,160, the facility is part of the municipal infrastructure for this small community in the northeastern United States. As a U.S. plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Such facilities typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet effluent limits set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Susquehanna River basin, part of the larger Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Susquehanna River provides habitat for species such as smallmouth bass and American shad, and its health directly impacts the bay's ecosystem. Nutrient loading from wastewater is a key concern in this region, driving regulatory focus on phosphorus and nitrogen removal.
Frequently asked questions
Tri Boro Municipal Authority is located in Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,160 residents in the Susquehanna Depot area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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