Swedesboro Borough CS Septics STP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in New Jersey

Swedesboro Borough CS Septics STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Hiles Avenue in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of around 2,008 people, classifying it as a small community system within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. 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 small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Delaware River watershed, ultimately reaching Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a role in protecting the region's water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Delaware River, which flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish such as American shad and sturgeon. Protecting water quality in this watershed is important for both ecological health and downstream communities.