Overview
LEWES STP serves approximately 7,580 residents in Lewes, Delaware. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
LEWES STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on American Legion Road in Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. It serves a population of about 7,580 people in this coastal community near the Atlantic Ocean. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Delaware Bay or Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecology includes sensitive estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, in the Delaware Bay watershed. Treated effluent likely flows into nearby creeks or the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, which connects to the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations, making proper treatment essential for water quality.
Frequently asked questions
LEWES STP is located on American Legion Road in Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,580 residents in the Lewes area.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, LEWES STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program.
For plants serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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