Overview
Bath V WWTP serves the Village of Bath, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 5,574 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program.
Bath V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Bath, Steuben County, New York. It serves a population of about 5,574 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This connection underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and the broader ecological health of the bay estuary.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows southward through Pennsylvania and into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources can impact bay health, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem balance.
Frequently asked questions
Bath V WWTP is located in the Village of Bath, Steuben County, New York, along the Southern Tier Expressway.
The plant serves approximately 5,574 residents in the Village of Bath and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Susquehanna River, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, Bath V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For a plant of this size in New York, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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