Oxford Township Warren Co Pequest MUA CS_STP_Septics - White Township, New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Oxford Township Warren Co Pequest MUA CS_STP_Septics is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in White Township, Warren County, New Jersey. It serves a population of approximately 2,316 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a facility operating under the U.S. Clean Water Act, the plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters the local Pequest River, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Delaware River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

The plant discharges into the Pequest River, which flows into the Delaware River and ultimately reaches the Delaware Bay. The Delaware River watershed is a critical habitat for migratory fish such as American shad and supports a variety of freshwater species. The plant's treatment processes help protect downstream water quality in this important ecological corridor.