Logan Township MUA CS_Septics_STP - Logan Township, New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Plant

Logan Township MUA CS_Septics_STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Logan Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It serves a population of about 11,393 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental standards. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. NPDES permits set limits on pollutant discharges and require monitoring and reporting to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Delaware River and then into the Delaware Bay. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this sensitive estuarine environment.

The treated effluent from Logan Township MUA CS_Septics_STP flows into the Delaware River basin, which empties into the Delaware Bay, a major estuary on the US East Coast. The Delaware Bay supports critical habitats for migratory birds, fish, and shellfish, including horseshoe crabs and shorebirds. The plant's discharge must comply with water quality standards to protect this ecologically sensitive downstream environment.