A $100 million upgrade to Scranton’s wastewater plant now treats 60 million gallons daily, cutting pollution and overflows into the Lackawanna River.

The Scranton wastewater treatment plant, now operated by Pennsylvania American Water, has completed a $100 million upgrade, enhancing its ability to treat up to 60 million gallons of wastewater daily. The modernization includes advanced screening, bioreactor treatment, UV disinfection, and improved sludge reduction, significantly lowering pollutants and ensuring compliance with EPA standards. The facility, serving Scranton and Dunmore, is part of a long-term plan to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Lackawanna River, with 41 of 72 projects completed and 31 underway. The upgrades, expected to last 50 years, aim to protect the river and support future growth. A public tour was fully booked.