Overview
North Hudson SA Adam St WWTP serves Hoboken, New Jersey, treating wastewater for approximately 128,879 people. The plant discharges into the Hudson River, a major waterway flowing into New York Harbor.
The North Hudson SA Adam St WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hoboken, New Jersey, along the Hudson River waterfront. It serves a population of around 128,879 residents in the densely urbanized North Hudson region, part of the New York metropolitan area. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it falls under the U. S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum under the Clean Water Act. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for the local population and industrial flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the Hudson River, which flows south into New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species such as striped bass and American shad. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically and economically vital estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hudson River, a tidal estuary that flows into New York Harbor and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The lower Hudson River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Protecting water quality here is essential for recreational use, fisheries, and the overall health of the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, along the Hudson River waterfront in Hudson County, within the New York metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 128,879 people in the North Hudson region, including Hoboken and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Hudson River, which flows south into New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Plants serving over 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment and may have additional nutrient limits.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment. Many also incorporate advanced treatment for nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Hudson River estuary.
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