Camden County MUA CS CSO_WWTP - Combined Sewer Overflow Facility in Camden, New Jersey

Camden County MUA CS CSO_WWTP is a combined sewer overflow (CSO) facility located in Camden, New Jersey, serving a population of about 495,000. The plant is part of the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority's wastewater infrastructure, managing stormwater and sewage in an urban setting along the Delaware River. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity is 1. CSO facilities typically provide primary treatment or screening during wet weather events to reduce overflows. The plant discharges into the Delaware River, which flows into Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish like American shad and sturgeon. The plant's CSO management is critical for reducing pollution impacts on this ecologically sensitive waterway.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River, a major tidal river that forms part of the Delaware River Basin. The river flows into Delaware Bay, a large estuary that supports critical habitats for fish, birds, and marine species. The Delaware River is a key water source for the region and is designated as an American Heritage River. The plant's CSO operations aim to minimize untreated overflows that could affect water quality and aquatic ecosystems downstream.