Moorestown Township CS_STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, New Jersey

Moorestown Township CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Moorestown Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of about 19,017, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory standards. It is situated in an inland area, approximately 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast. As a US facility, 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 a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds like the Delaware River Basin. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Delaware River, a major waterway that flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as American shad and Atlantic sturgeon, and provides drinking water for millions of people in the region.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River watershed, which flows through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York before emptying into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish, birds, and other wildlife, including several species of conservation concern. The watershed is also a critical drinking water source for major metropolitan areas, making nutrient and pollutant management essential for maintaining water quality.