About This Destination

This system has been in operation for 50 years, serving as a model for wastewater reuse and environmental stewardship.

Discover the innovative sustainability practices at Penn State’s Living Filter, a 600-acre expanse of agricultural and forested land where treated wastewater from the University Park campus is spray-irrigated. This system has been in operation for 50 years, serving as a model for wastewater reuse and environmental stewardship. Visitors can observe how the land application system enhances groundwater recharge, supports diverse plant life, and contributes to sustainable water management practices.

This Destination is managed by:
Penn State and PA Game Commission
For more information about visiting this Destination, visit:

Penn State and PA Game Commission

Details

  • Distance of 1.49 miles
  • 36ft ascent
  • A small gravel parking lot exists at the entrance; street parking is also available.
    • Do not park in the American Ale House parking lot.

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