Overview
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Substation is an operational electrical substation in Newark, New Jersey, owned and operated by PSE&G. It operates at 69 kV and 13.8 kV, supporting regional grid stability.
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Owned and operated by PSE&G, the facility serves as a critical node in the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down voltage from 69 kV to 13.8 kV for local distribution. The substation operates under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards. Its dual-voltage configuration (69 kV and 13.8 kV) is typical for substations that interconnect transmission-level infrastructure with distribution networks serving industrial and municipal loads. As part of the PSE&G grid, this substation supports the electrical infrastructure of the Newark metropolitan area, including the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission's wastewater treatment operations. Its urban location underscores its role in maintaining reliable power supply to critical public services and densely populated communities.
Environmental context
Located in an urban industrial area of Newark, the substation's environmental context is shaped by its proximity to the Passaic River and surrounding residential and commercial zones. The facility's operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil containment from transformers, managed under state and federal environmental regulations. Its role in powering wastewater treatment infrastructure contributes indirectly to local water quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The substation is located in Newark, New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 40.711812, -74.131703.
The substation operates at 69 kV and 13.8 kV, typical for stepping down transmission voltage to distribution levels.
The substation is owned and operated by PSE&G, a major utility serving New Jersey.
As part of the US grid, it must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
It supports the electrical infrastructure for the Newark area, including the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission's wastewater treatment plant, ensuring reliable power to critical services.