VALLEY TWP STP - Valley Township, Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant

VALLEY TWP STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Valley Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,950 residents and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 794.93 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 473.18 cubic meters per day, the plant operates within its capacity. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent is discharged to a local stream that ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary of ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this important watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows south through Pennsylvania and Maryland into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and supports a rich ecosystem including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to this sensitive water body.