WEATHERLY MUN AUTH, Weatherly

Overview

WEATHERLY MUN AUTH serves Weatherly, Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 2,650 residents. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring local water quality.

WEATHERLY MUN AUTH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, serving a population of about 2,650. As a small community facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. For small agglomerations like Weatherly, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The facility's design capacity and treatment process are aligned with state and federal standards. Treated effluent is discharged into the Lehigh River watershed, which flows into the Delaware River and ultimately the Delaware Bay. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Lehigh River basin, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River flows into the Delaware Bay, a major estuary supporting fish, birds, and migratory species. The watershed provides drinking water for millions and is designated as an important ecological corridor. Protecting this system from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for regional environmental health.

Frequently asked questions

WEATHERLY MUN AUTH is located in Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States, at approximately 40.935 latitude and -75.826 longitude.

The plant serves a population of approximately 2,650 residents in the Weatherly area.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the Lehigh River watershed, which flows into the Delaware River and eventually the Delaware Bay.

The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Small plants like this typically need secondary treatment.

For small communities, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, using biological processes to reduce BOD and suspended solids. Some may include disinfection.