Palmyra Borough CS_STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Palmyra, New Jersey

Palmyra Borough CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey. Serving a population of about 7,091, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. It is situated near the Delaware River, which forms the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 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 community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Delaware River, a major waterway that drains into the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical drinking water source for millions. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the river's water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into the Delaware River, which flows through the Mid-Atlantic region into the Delaware Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory fish such as American shad and sturgeon, and providing habitat for various bird species. The plant's operations help protect this important watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.