Wanaque Valley RSA CS_STP, Wanaque

Overview

Wanaque Valley RSA CS_STP serves approximately 11,725 people in Wanaque, New Jersey. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.

Wanaque Valley RSA CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wanaque, Passaic County, New Jersey, serving a population of about 11,725. The plant is situated in the northeastern United States, within the Passaic River watershed, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this suburban community. As a US facility, 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 plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Passaic River and then to Newark Bay, part of the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Passaic River watershed, which drains into Newark Bay and the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. This estuary is a critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, and supports commercial and recreational activities. The region's dense population and industrial history place high demands on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Wanaque, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, within the Wanaque Reserve area.

The plant serves approximately 11,725 people in the Wanaque Valley area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Passaic River and eventually reaches Newark Bay.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, often with disinfection, and may include nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters.