Brewster V WWTP NYC DEP owner - Secondary Treatment Plant in Village of Brewster, New York

Brewster V WWTP NYC DEP owner is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 40 Park Street in the Village of Brewster, Putnam County, New York. The plant serves a population of 2,162 and operates under the regulatory framework of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP). It is situated in the Hudson Valley region, an area characterized by its rolling hills and proximity to the Hudson River. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 416.39 million gallons per year, and it currently discharges 219.55 million gallons per year, indicating operational capacity below its design limit. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Hudson River estuary, a major tidal river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.

The plant discharges into the Croton River watershed, which flows into the Hudson River approximately 10 miles downstream. The Hudson River estuary is a critical habitat for migratory fish such as striped bass and American shad, and supports a variety of wildlife. The region's water quality is managed under the Clean Water Act, with the plant's effluent contributing to the overall nutrient and pollutant load in the watershed.