Overview
Chittenango V STP serves the Village of Chittenango, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 4,755 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Chittenango V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Chittenango, Madison County, New York. It serves a population of about 4,755 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under US regulatory standards. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all wastewater discharges. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits that protect water quality. Regulatory compliance ensures proper handling of municipal wastewater. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local waterway that flows into Oneida Lake, part of the Oswego River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational fishing and water quality in the Great Lakes basin.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of Oneida Lake, which flows via the Oneida River into the Oswego River and then into Lake Ontario. This watershed supports diverse fish species and is a key part of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Protecting water quality here helps maintain habitat for aquatic life and supports downstream uses like recreation and drinking water.
Frequently asked questions
Chittenango V STP is located in the Village of Chittenango, Madison County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,755 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local waterway that flows into Oneida Lake, part of the Oswego River watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Ontario.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure compliance with effluent limits.
For small to medium-sized plants in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal standards, reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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