Overview
Cumberland County UA Cohansey River STP serves Bridgeton, New Jersey, treating wastewater for about 22,771 residents. The plant discharges into the Cohansey River, a tributary of Delaware Bay.
Cumberland County UA Cohansey River STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, United States. It serves a population of approximately 22,771 people in the Cumberland County area, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Cohansey River, which flows into Delaware Bay, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Cohansey River watershed and downstream ecosystems, including shellfish habitats and migratory bird routes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cohansey River, which flows into Delaware Bay, a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life including oysters, crabs, and fish. The bay is an important migratory corridor for shorebirds and waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Delaware Bay ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Water Street in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,771 residents in the Bridgeton area and surrounding Cumberland County.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Cohansey River, which flows into Delaware Bay.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
In the US, municipal plants serving populations of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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