Overview
Evesham Township MUA Kings Grant STP_CS serves 5,300 people in Evesham Township, New Jersey. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Delaware River Basin.
Evesham Township MUA Kings Grant STP_CS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. It serves a population of approximately 5,300 residents in this suburban community within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For plants serving populations around 5,300, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Delaware River Basin, which flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes Barton Run and other tributaries that support aquatic life and provide recreational opportunities in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Delaware River Basin, a major watershed that drains into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The surrounding area features suburban development with some remaining forested and wetland areas that help filter runoff and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 715 Barton Run in Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,300 people in the Kings Grant area of Evesham Township.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Delaware River Basin, eventually reaching Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through 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 reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge into surface waters.
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