Overview
Buchanan V Sanitary Sewers WWTP and Decentralized Onsite serves the Village of Buchanan in Town of Cortlandt, New York. This advanced treatment facility manages 859.29 thousand cubic meters per year with a designed capacity of 1892.70.
Buchanan V Sanitary Sewers WWTP and Decentralized Onsite is a wastewater treatment facility located on Greentown Road in the Village of Buchanan, within the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York. The plant serves a population of 2,239 and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges into surface waters. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, reflecting the environmental sensitivity of the region. The plant treats an annual wastewater discharge volume of 859.29 thousand cubic meters, operating well below its designed capacity of 1892.70 thousand cubic meters. This capacity utilization suggests room for future growth or seasonal variations. The advanced treatment process likely includes tertiary filtration or nutrient removal, common for facilities in the New York City watershed to protect drinking water sources. The treated effluent is discharged into the Hudson River watershed, which flows southward into the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including striped bass and American shad, and is a critical migratory corridor for fish. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in the Hudson River and New York Harbor.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hudson River watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via New York Harbor. The Hudson River estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a major migratory route. Advanced treatment at this facility helps minimize nutrient pollution and protects downstream habitats, including the harbor's marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Greentown Road in the Village of Buchanan, within the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,239 people in the Village of Buchanan and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Hudson River watershed, which flows southward to the Atlantic Ocean via New York Harbor.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
For small communities in New York, advanced treatment is often required to protect sensitive watersheds like the Hudson River. This typically includes secondary treatment plus nutrient removal or disinfection.
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