7) Does Penn State have water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges (to uphold water quality in order to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and human health and welfare, etc.)?

Yes, Penn State does has water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges that follow EPA Clean Water Act standards. In addition, the university has Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting for all discharges to the environment. 

There is a university policy to not discharge any wastewater to any surface water body.

Since 1983, spray application of all University Park wastewater goes onto a Living Filter to recharge the groundwater.  

Tyler Mankey2023-10-02T13:27:49-04:00November 9, 2022|

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7) Does Penn State have water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges (to uphold water quality in order to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and human health and welfare, etc.)?

7) Does Penn State have water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges (to uphold water quality in order to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and human health and welfare, etc.)?