Overview
Upper Dublin Township WWTP serves approximately 11,059 residents in Pennsylvania, treating municipal wastewater under the US Clean Water Act framework. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Delaware River basin.
Upper Dublin Township WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 11,059 in Montgomery County. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed by Upper Dublin Township. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with additional nutrient controls likely in place due to the Chesapeake Bay watershed's nutrient reduction goals. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a tributary of the Wissahickon Creek, which flows into the Schuylkill River and ultimately the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical drinking water source for the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of Wissahickon Creek, part of the Schuylkill River watershed that drains into the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory fish species and providing habitat for freshwater mussels. The Delaware Estuary is a vital nursery for many aquatic species, and nutrient loading from wastewater can impact water quality downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 809 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,059 residents in the Upper Dublin Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a tributary of Wissahickon Creek, which flows into the Schuylkill River and ultimately the Delaware River and Delaware Bay.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Additionally, plants in the Chesapeake Bay watershed often require enhanced nutrient removal to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
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