Riverside Township CS_Septics_STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, New Jersey

Riverside Township CS_Septics_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Riverside Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of about 7,765 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the permit is administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The plant discharges into the Rancocas Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish such as American shad and Atlantic sturgeon. The treated effluent ultimately reaches the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, making the plant's performance important for downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Rancocas Creek, which flows into the Delaware River. The Delaware River is a major waterway that empties into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of habitats, including tidal marshes and freshwater wetlands, which are critical for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's effluent quality is regulated to protect these downstream environments.