Overview
Chatham Township CS_Septics_STP serves 8,883 people in Chatham Township, New Jersey. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Chatham Township CS_Septics_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chatham Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It serves a population of approximately 8,883 residents in this suburban community within the New York metropolitan area. As a US-based plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Such permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that are part of the Passaic River watershed, which ultimately drains into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Passaic River supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Passaic River, which flows through northern New Jersey into Newark Bay, a tidal estuary connected to the Atlantic Ocean. The Passaic River watershed supports fish species such as striped bass and American shad, and its health is critical for regional water quality and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Tanglewood Lane in Chatham Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,883 residents in Chatham Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries of the Passaic River, which flows into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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