Afton V WWTP and Collection, Village of Afton

Overview

Afton V WWTP and Collection is a projected secondary treatment plant serving 1,050 people in the Village of Afton, New York. It discharges 594.31 units of treated wastewater into local waterways.

Afton V WWTP and Collection is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Afton, Chenango County, New York. Designed to serve a population of 1,050, the plant will provide secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards for municipal wastewater. The plant's designed capacity is 594.31 units, matching its discharge volume, indicating efficient sizing for the community. As a secondary treatment facility, it will remove organic matter and suspended solids, aligning with typical requirements for small agglomerations under the US Clean Water Act. The treated effluent will be discharged into local streams that flow into the Susquehanna River watershed, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the plant's operation important for downstream water quality and the ecological health of the bay's estuary.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Susquehanna River basin, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs and striped bass, and is sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective secondary treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, protecting the bay's ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 40 Main Street in the Village of Afton, Chenango County, New York, United States.

The plant is designed to serve a population of approximately 1,050 people in the Village of Afton.

The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical requirements under the US Clean Water Act for small communities.

As a municipal plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.