Westfall Twp STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Westfall Township, Pennsylvania

Westfall Twp STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 1074 Delaware Drive in Westfall Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents and provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small to medium communities under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 757.08 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Westfall Twp STP is discharged into the Delaware River watershed, which flows into the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location inland and upstream of sensitive estuarine areas underscores the importance of its treatment performance in maintaining regional water quality.

Westfall Twp STP discharges into the Delaware River watershed, which drains into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River is a critical habitat for migratory fish such as American shad and Atlantic sturgeon, and its estuary supports extensive wetlands and bird populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems in the Delaware Bay.