Hampton Township Hampton Commons CS_STP - Newton, New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hampton Township Hampton Commons CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 50 Oriole Terrace in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of approximately 948 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US, and has a designed capacity of 189.27 thousand cubic meters per year, matching its current discharge volume. As a facility in New Jersey, it is subject to state-level NPDES permits administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Delaware River Basin, which flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting local streams and groundwater in the Sussex County area, supporting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River Basin, which flows through New Jersey and Pennsylvania before reaching Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as American shad and striped bass. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.