NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
After over 20 years, construction finally started on 12/18/00 of the new wastewater treatment plant. The new plant will service Lehighton, Weissport, and parts of Franklin and Mahoning Townships. One thing that is a benefit is that technology has really changed over the years. The construction completion date must be on or before 8/22/02. The following is a general list of components of the future plant.
- 1.6 MGD
- 8.0 Instantaneous (up to 5 hrs. to handle inflow/ infiltration)
- An extensive screening (headworks) building
- Phased oxidation ditches (no clarifiers)
- Ultra-violet disinfection
- Reed bed sludge disposal
NEW POWER SUB STATION
In 1943 Lehighton created it's own power company to distribute power, which is purchased in bulk from PPL. Today, Lehighton Borough purchases over 42 million KWH which is used by it's 3000 Borough customers.
Lehighton is one of 35 municipals that owns and operates it's own power and light department.
The sale of electric power within the Borough has permitted the Borough to the line on tax millage.
Lehighton's new sub-station is being built next to PPL sub-station at Skyline Drive in Franklin Township.
Lehighton currently buys power at 12000 volts and will be upgrading to 69000 volts when the new sub-station is finished. The new sub-station is scheduled to go online some time in June of 2002