Overview
Winslow Township Sicklerville STP_CS_Septics serves about 21,900 people in Camden County, New Jersey. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Delaware River Basin.
Winslow Township Sicklerville STP_CS_Septics is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winslow Township, Camden County, New Jersey. It serves an estimated population of 21,900 residents in the Sicklerville area, operating under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into tributaries of the Great Egg Harbor River or the Delaware River, both of which drain into the Delaware Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Delaware River Basin, which flows into the Delaware Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The region's sandy soils and coastal plain geology make groundwater and surface water interactions particularly sensitive to nutrient loading.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Erial Road in Winslow Township, Camden County, New Jersey, near the community of Sicklerville.
The plant serves approximately 21,900 residents in the Winslow Township and Sicklerville areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Delaware River Basin, ultimately reaching the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which set limits on pollutant discharges.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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