Overview
WALLACETON BOGGS STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Boggs Township, Pennsylvania, serving 1,053 people. It discharges 378.54 m³/day of treated effluent.
WALLACETON BOGGS STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of 1,053, the plant provides advanced treatment for the local community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. With a designed capacity of 473.18 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the West Branch Susquehanna River, part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Susquehanna River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River, which flows into the Susquehanna River and ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs and striped bass. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating eutrophication in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
WALLACETON BOGGS STP is located in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,053 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that drains into the West Branch Susquehanna River, part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
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