Overview
Morristown Town CS_STP serves approximately 19,759 people in Hanover Township, New Jersey. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Morristown Town CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It serves a population of about 19,759 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater systems. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. Treatment processes are expected to meet secondary or advanced standards as required by state and federal regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Passaic River basin, which flows into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological benefits to the region. The plant's operations help maintain the health of downstream ecosystems by reducing pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a tributary of the Passaic River, which flows through northern New Jersey into Newark Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed is ecologically important, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. The region's urban and suburban development places pressure on water quality, making the plant's role in nutrient and pollutant removal critical for downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Patriots' Path in Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 19,759 residents in the Hanover Township area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Passaic River, eventually reaching Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in New Jersey typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal water quality standards.
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