Overview
Delran Township SA CS_Septics_STP serves approximately 15,964 residents in Delran Township, New Jersey. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rancocas Creek watershed, which flows to the Delaware River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
Delran Township SA CS_Septics_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delran Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of about 15,964 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant 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. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Rancocas Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish such as American shad and Atlantic sturgeon. The watershed ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via Delaware Bay.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rancocas Creek, which flows into the Delaware River and then Delaware Bay before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting a variety of fish, birds, and invertebrates. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in the bay, making effective treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Delran Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, near Rancocas Creek Trail in Riverside Park.
The plant serves approximately 15,964 residents in the Delran Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Rancocas Creek, which flows into the Delaware River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
For medium-sized agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive watersheds like the Delaware River.
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