West Branch Sew Auth STP - Susquehanna Township, Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant

West Branch Sew Auth STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,132 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Susquehanna River basin, a major watershed feeding into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant estuary system.

The plant discharges into local streams within the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication.