Overview
Readington Lebanon SA STP serves Readington Township, New Jersey, treating wastewater for approximately 10,264 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and New Jersey DEP regulations.
Readington Lebanon SA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It serves a population of about 10,264 people in this suburban community within the Raritan River watershed. As a facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is the federal minimum standard, though many plants in sensitive watersheds employ advanced treatment to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a tributary of the Raritan River, which flows into Raritan Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Raritan River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions in New Jersey, making effective wastewater treatment critical for regional environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Raritan River watershed, which drains into Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This basin supports important fish species such as American shad and striped bass, and its health is vital for downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality. The region's dense population and industrial history place additional pressure on water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Old Highway 28 in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,264 residents in Readington Township and surrounding areas.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a tributary of the Raritan River, which flows into Raritan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which sets limits on pollutants.
For populations around 10,000, secondary treatment is the federal minimum, but many plants in sensitive watersheds like the Raritan River basin may use advanced treatment to reduce nutrients and protect water quality.
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