Overview
Northwest Bergen County UA CS_STP serves approximately 59,566 people in Waldwick, New Jersey. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Northwest Bergen County UA CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waldwick, New Jersey, serving a population of about 59,566 residents. The plant is situated in Bergen County, part of the densely populated New York metropolitan area, and manages wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a U.S. facility of this scale, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a medium-sized plant typical for suburban communities. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Passaic River watershed, which flows into Newark Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Passaic River basin, which drains into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species, and is subject to urban runoff pressures. Protecting this waterway is critical for maintaining regional water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 98 Van Dan Place, Waldwick, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 59,566 people in the Waldwick area and surrounding communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Passaic River watershed, which flows into Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with many incorporating advanced treatment or disinfection to meet NPDES permit limits for nutrients and pathogens.
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