Overview
Ocean County UA Southern WPCF CS_STP serves Stafford Township, New Jersey, treating wastewater for over 116,000 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permit program.
Ocean County UA Southern WPCF CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stafford Township, New Jersey, United States. It serves a population of approximately 116,410 residents in the Ocean County area, making it a large-scale treatment plant. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal requirements in sensitive watersheds like the Barnegat Bay region. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Barnegat Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the ecologically sensitive Barnegat Bay estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and economic resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Barnegat Bay watershed, a shallow coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports diverse marine life, including shellfish beds and finfish, and is a critical habitat for migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making advanced treatment important for bay health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 76 Cedar Run Dock Road, Cedar Run, Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 116,410 people in the Ocean County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Barnegat Bay, a coastal lagoon that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and must comply with an EPA NPDES permit, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, and may include advanced nutrient removal to address local water quality concerns, especially in sensitive watersheds like Barnegat Bay.
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