Overview
PRBRSA Two Bridges SA CS_STP serves approximately 63,947 people in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
PRBRSA Two Bridges SA CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lincoln Park, Morris County, New Jersey, serving a population of about 63,947. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners or a similar authority, handling flows from the surrounding community. As a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act, administered via EPA NPDES permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the served population. The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body within the Passaic River watershed, which flows into Newark Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern New Jersey.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Passaic River basin, which drains into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a mix of urban and suburban development, with sensitive aquatic habitats including wetlands and fish spawning areas. Downstream waters are ecologically important for migratory fish and waterfowl, requiring careful nutrient and pollutant management.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lincoln Park, Morris County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 63,947 people in the Lincoln Park area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body within the Passaic River watershed, which flows to Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, requiring at least secondary treatment.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with some incorporating advanced treatment for nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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