Overview
Evesham Township MUA Woodstream STP_CS serves approximately 13,275 people in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Evesham Township MUA Woodstream STP_CS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cherry Hill Township, Camden County, New Jersey. It serves a population of about 13,275 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is part of the Evesham Township Municipal Utilities Authority's infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Delaware River Basin and then to the Delaware Bay. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality. The plant's location in a suburban area near Philadelphia highlights its role in protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Delaware River, which empties into the Delaware Bay and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River Basin is a major ecological corridor supporting fish species such as American shad and striped bass, as well as migratory birds. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, making treatment standards critical for maintaining water quality in this sensitive estuarine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 38 North Green Acre Drive in the Point of Woods neighborhood of Cherry Hill Township, Camden County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,275 residents in the Cherry Hill Township area, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Delaware River Basin, ultimately reaching the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit to protect water quality.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For plants serving around 13,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this scale generally require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some facilities may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet local water quality standards.
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