Washington Borough Warren CS_Septics_STP - Wastewater Treatment in Washington, New Jersey

Washington Borough Warren CS_Septics_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, serving a population of about 9,092. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling sewage from the borough and surrounding areas. As a US-based 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 community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Delaware River basin, ultimately reaching the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Delaware River, which flows into the Delaware Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish such as American shad and sturgeon. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with extensive wetlands and tidal marshes that provide critical habitat for birds and marine species.