Overview
Ridgewood Village WPCF Septics_CS_STP serves approximately 24,030 residents in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
Ridgewood Village WPCF Septics_CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey. Serving a population of about 24,030, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed by local authorities. Ridgewood is a suburban community in the northeastern United States, situated near the Passaic River basin. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for the community's needs. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Passaic River, which flows into Newark Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and the health of the estuary ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Passaic River watershed, which flows through northern New Jersey into Newark Bay, a tidal estuary connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports fish species such as striped bass and American shad, and is a critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's dense urban and suburban development makes effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Corella Court in Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 24,030 residents in the Ridgewood area.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Passaic River, which flows into Newark Bay and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with NPDES permits issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Passaic River.
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