Florence Twp STP - Florence Township, New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Plant

Florence Twp STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florence Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. It serves a population of around 11,567 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the Delaware River, which forms the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) oversees permitting and compliance. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Delaware River, a major waterway that flows into Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish such as American shad and sturgeon. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically important river system.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River, which flows southward through New Jersey and Pennsylvania into Delaware Bay, a large estuary that supports critical habitats for fish, birds, and marine species. The Delaware River Basin is a vital water source for millions of people and is subject to strict water quality standards to protect aquatic life and recreational uses. The plant's location in a suburban area near the river underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.