Overview
Valley Forge Sewer Auth serves approximately 64,451 people in Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U. S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Valley Forge Sewer Auth is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of about 64,451, the plant is a key component of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling residential and commercial flows from the surrounding area. The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs discharge limits and monitoring to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Schuylkill River, which flows southeast to the Delaware River and ultimately into the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The Schuylkill River supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital drinking water source for Philadelphia, making effective treatment essential for public health and ecosystem integrity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schuylkill River, a major tributary of the Delaware River. The Schuylkill River watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The Delaware River estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that serves as a critical habitat for migratory fish and birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Valley Forge Sewer Auth is located on Pawlings Road in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves approximately 64,451 people in the Lower Providence Township area and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Schuylkill River, which flows into the Delaware River and eventually reaches the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act and is required to have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this size are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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