Overview
Clayton T Depauville STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 240 people in Depauville, Town of Clayton, New York. It discharges treated effluent near the St. Lawrence River, within 10 km of the coast.
Clayton T Depauville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Depauville, within the Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 240 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, reflecting a high level of contaminant removal. The plant has a designed capacity of 128.70 volume units and a current discharge volume of 90.85, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. As a US facility, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and likely holds an EPA NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which sets effluent limits for advanced treatment. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the St. Lawrence River, a major water body connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. This proximity to the coast and the river underscores the importance of the plant's advanced treatment in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a watershed that feeds the St. Lawrence River, which flows from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. This river system supports diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 32516 Stephanie Street, Depauville, Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of 240 residents in the Depauville area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the St. Lawrence River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the EPA NPDES program, with oversight from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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