Overview
Burlington Township Centeral Ave STP_CS_Septics serves approximately 31,372 people in Burlington Township, New Jersey. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in the Delaware River watershed.
Burlington Township Centeral Ave STP_CS_Septics is a wastewater treatment plant located in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. It serves a population of around 31,372 residents in the Northgate Village area and surrounding communities. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges to surface waters. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under federal standards. The plant is part of the broader wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The population served indicates a facility of moderate scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Delaware River watershed, which flows into the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's operations are subject to state and federal regulations to protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Delaware River watershed, which drains into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River supports a variety of aquatic species, including the American shad and Atlantic sturgeon, and is an important migratory corridor. The watershed provides drinking water for millions and sustains diverse habitats, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, near Northgate Village.
The plant serves approximately 31,372 people in the Burlington Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Delaware River watershed, which flows into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants serving populations of this size are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent limits.
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