Overview
York Haven Boro STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 809 people in York Haven, Pennsylvania. It discharges 302.83 million gallons per year into the Susquehanna River basin.
York Haven Boro STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on North Front Street in York Haven, Pennsylvania. Serving a population of 809, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in York County. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 302.83 million gallons per year, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a role in reducing nutrient and pollutant loads to the bay, supporting efforts to restore this ecologically significant estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Susquehanna River, the largest river on the U.S. East Coast, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The bay is a vital estuary supporting diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient pollution, contributing to the health of the downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
York Haven Boro STP is located on North Front Street in York Haven, York County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The plant serves a population of 809 people in the York Haven area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay.
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