Overview
Pennsylvania, treating wastewater for approximately 18,660 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Delaware River Basin.
Berks County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of about 18,660 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which drains into the Schuylkill River and ultimately the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schuylkill River watershed, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River flows into Delaware Bay, a major estuary supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The watershed provides critical habitat for fish and migratory birds, and nutrient management is important to prevent eutrophication in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
The plant serves approximately 18,660 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Schuylkill River and ultimately the Delaware River and Delaware Bay.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, typically requiring secondary treatment.
For medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often with disinfection. Additional nutrient removal may be required if discharging to sensitive water bodies like the Delaware River Basin.
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