Overview
Phillipsburg Town CS_Septics_ WWTP serves about 25,350 people in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, discharging treated wastewater into the Delaware River watershed. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Phillipsburg Town CS_Septics_ WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, along the Morris Canal Greenway. It serves an estimated population of 25,350, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it 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 the minimum standard, with potential nutrient removal requirements depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Delaware River, a major waterway that flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is a critical drinking water source for millions. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Delaware River watershed, which drains into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River is a vital ecological corridor supporting fish migration, including American shad and sturgeon, and provides habitat for freshwater mussels and other benthic organisms. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in the bay, making effective treatment important for downstream estuarine health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located along the Morris Canal Greenway in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 25,350 people in the Phillipsburg area.
The treated wastewater discharges into the Delaware River watershed, which flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Under the Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants must obtain NPDES permits that set limits on pollutants. For a plant serving 25,350 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls if the receiving water is sensitive.
In New Jersey, plants of this scale generally provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also incorporate advanced treatment for nutrient removal to protect the Delaware River.
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