Belvidere Town Warren Co Pequest River MUA CS_STP - White Township, New Jersey Wastewater Treatment

The Belvidere Town Warren Co Pequest River MUA CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in White Township, Warren County, New Jersey. It serves a population of approximately 2,608 residents as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near Foul Rift Road in a rural area of the state. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant serving a small community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's design and operation align with state and federal regulations to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pequest River, which flows into the Delaware River, a major waterway that drains into Delaware Bay. The Pequest River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational resource. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the Delaware River Basin.

The plant discharges into the Pequest River, a tributary of the Delaware River, which ultimately flows into Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River Basin supports a variety of fish species, including American shad and striped bass, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.