The Township provides wastewater service to approximately 2,200 customers. The treatment plant employs biological and chemical treatment processes to attain an effluent quality which consistently meets Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection permit requirements. The wastewater process facilities at the plant consist of an influent pump, a mechanically cleaned bar screen, a grit removal system, an activated sludge secondary treatment system, two secondary clarifiers and two chlorine contact tanks. Treated effluent is discharged to the Saucon Creek. Sludge handling facilities at the plant consist of a mechanical thickener and two aerobic digesters.
Digested sludge is disposed of through incineration.
Click here to see a diagram of the wastewater treatment plant process. The Township's collection system flushing program is intended to prevent blockages in the sewer lines. This past year approximately 20,000 linear feet of sewer lines were flushed. This work was enhanced with the recent purchase of a sewer jet truck. Click here to see a photo of the jet truck .