Gloucester County UA CS_STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, West Deptford Township, New Jersey

Gloucester County UA CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in West Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It serves a population of approximately 173,650, classifying it as a large agglomeration under US regulatory standards. The plant is situated near Interstate 295 and US Route 130, within the Delaware River watershed. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The designed capacity is 1. The plant's scale suggests it handles significant municipal and possibly industrial wastewater flows. The plant 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 and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations are subject to stringent discharge limits to protect water quality and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River, which flows through New Jersey and Pennsylvania before emptying into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including striped bass, American shad, and blue crabs. The watershed provides habitat for migratory birds and is an important resource for drinking water and recreation. The plant's discharge must comply with water quality standards to protect these downstream environments.