Mount Olive Township Clover Hill STP, Mount Olive

Overview

Mount Olive Township Clover Hill STP serves about 10,768 residents in Mount Olive, New Jersey. The plant treats wastewater from the community and discharges into local waterways.

Mount Olive Township Clover Hill STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mount Olive, Morris County, New Jersey. It serves a population of approximately 10,768 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Raritan River watershed, which flows into Raritan Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region includes suburban and forested areas, and the plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the local ecosystem.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters tributaries of the South Branch Raritan River, which flows into the Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as brook trout and smallmouth bass. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Highlands region, which provides important habitat and drinking water resources.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 27 Hermanne Drive, Mount Olive, Morris County, New Jersey, United States.

The plant serves approximately 10,768 residents in the Mount Olive area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Raritan River watershed, which flows to Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.