Overview
West Milford Township High View CS_STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 10,628 people in West Milford, New Jersey. It discharges 333.12 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 2,309.09 million gallons per year.
West Milford Township High View CS_STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,628 residents in the High View area of the township, operating as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 2,309.09 million gallons per year and an annual discharge volume of 333.12 million gallons, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Passaic River watershed, ultimately reaching Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Passaic River basin, which flows through northern New Jersey before emptying into Newark Bay, a tidal estuary connected to the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, mitigating impacts on downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Highlander Drive in the Upper Macopin section of West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,628 residents in the West Milford Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Passaic River watershed, which flows to Newark Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,309.09 million gallons per year, with current discharge at 333.12 million gallons per year, indicating significant reserve capacity.
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