Sinking Spring officials report wastewater plant microbiology upset; DEP notified
Summary
Borough Manager Michael Hart told council that something introduced to the WWTP on Aug. 23 'wiped out the microbiology,' triggering DEP notification; a report said permit requirements were met by Sept. 2 but plant stability remained a concern.
Borough Manager Michael Hart told the Borough Council on Sept. 11 that the wastewater treatment plant experienced an operational upset on Aug. 23 after “something” entered the system and disrupted the plant’s microbiology. Hart said that plant staff and Ms. Cherry notified the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and that the plant was meeting permit requirements as of Sept. 2, though it was not yet as stable as before the incident.
Hart gave council no estimate for cause or responsible party during the meeting and said the plant’s recovery was being monitored. Council did not take any immediate regulatory action during the session; Hart said staff would continue to coordinate with DEP and report back to council if additional corrective steps or formal enforcement follow‑ups are needed.
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