Overview
Beverly City SA CS_STP serves approximately 6,088 residents in Beverly, New Jersey. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale.
Beverly City SA CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Penn Street in Beverly, Burlington County, New Jersey. The facility serves a population of about 6,088 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants, ensuring that effluent meets federal standards for organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Delaware River basin. The Delaware River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water for millions in the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
Beverly City SA CS_STP discharges into the Delaware River basin, which flows into the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River estuary is a critical habitat for migratory fish such as American shad and sturgeon, and supports a rich diversity of aquatic species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the bay and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Penn Street in Beverly, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,088 residents in the city of Beverly and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Delaware River basin, which flows into the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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