Overview
Hanover Township SA CS_STP serves approximately 20,193 residents in Hanover Township, New Jersey. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Hanover Township SA CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of about 20,193, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Passaic River basin, which ultimately drains into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent enters the Passaic River watershed, flowing into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The downstream environment includes estuarine habitats that require careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 4 Leslie Court, Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 20,193 residents in the Hanover Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Passaic River basin, which flows to Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which set limits on pollutant discharges.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, and may include disinfection and nutrient removal to meet permit requirements.
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