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Wastewater Services
Supervisor, Wastewater Services:
Joseph G. Swanderski,
jgs14@nw.opp.psu.edu
MAILING ADDRESS:
Utility Services
Office of Physical Plant
Wastewater Treatment Plant
University Park, PA 16802
Office: (814) 865-8060
Fax: (814) 865-5868
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
501 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
Hours of Operation:
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Penn State owns and operates the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and is permitted to treat up to 4 million gallons per day of wastewater. The plant is comprised of two treatment trains: activated sludge and trickling filters. The trickling filter processed water is sent through a Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process to reduce the nitrate levels in the wastewater. The disinfected treated water from these two parallel treatment trains is combined and spray irrigated on approximately 516 acres of farmland and forests near the University and helps to recharge the groundwater system.
Wastewater Services Links
Wastewater Treatment FAQ
WWTP Tour
2008 - 2009 Strategic Plan
Project MS4: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
Employees
