Overview
Penns Grove Borough SA CS_Septics_STP serves approximately 3,633 people in Penns Grove, New Jersey. The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Penns Grove Borough SA CS_Septics_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of about 3,633 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Delaware River and Delaware Bay, a major estuary on the U.S. East Coast. The Delaware Bay supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish and shellfish, making water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Delaware River watershed, which flows into the Delaware Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware Bay is a vital estuary supporting fisheries, migratory birds, and marine habitats. Protecting water quality in this region is important for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Beach Avenue in Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,633 residents in the Penns Grove area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Delaware River and eventually the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Small communities in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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