Overview
Asbury Park City CS_STP serves approximately 43,874 people in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Asbury Park City CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 7th Avenue in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The plant serves an estimated population of 43,874, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. Its location near the Jersey Shore positions it within a coastal watershed. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive coastal areas like the Atlantic coast. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways, contributing to the ecological health of the New Jersey coastal zone. This region supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds, and is subject to strict water quality standards to protect recreational and ecological uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Atlantic Ocean via the local watershed, which includes the Atlantic coastal basin. The New Jersey coast is ecologically sensitive, supporting habitats for marine species such as striped bass, blue crabs, and shorebirds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making advanced treatment important for protecting coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 7th Avenue in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, within 50 km of the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 43,874 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways, following NPDES permit requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. For coastal plants, additional nutrient removal standards may apply to protect marine ecosystems.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EPA standards. In coastal areas, tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal is often required to prevent eutrophication.
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