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The following diagram represents the flow of wastewater from the collection system through the plant. Click on the respective link to learn about each step of the BCUA’s water pollution control system.

Collection System	Bar Screens	Solids dewatered and transported to out-of-state landfill
	Pump Stations
	Grit Collectors	Solids rinsed, dewatered, and transported to out-of-state landfill
Sewage sludge solids to gravity thickener tanks	Primary Sedimentation Tanks
Sewage sludge solids to centrifuge and gravity thickener tanks	Activated Sludge Process	Process air from blowers
	Chlorination/ Dechlorination
		to PSE&G cooling towers for reuse
	Hackensack River

Start the Tour with the Collection System

• Read About wastewater effluent beneficial reuse program to provide treated effluent for use by Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) for cooling make-up water and member municipalities for sewer cleaning operations during drought emergencies.