Overview
Clyde V WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving the Village of Clyde, New York. It treats wastewater from a population of 2,075 with a designed capacity of 1,514.16 m³/day.
Clyde V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Clyde, Wayne County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,075 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 1,514.16 m³/day, discharging an average volume of 670.02 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with effluent limits that protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Lake Ontario basin. Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes system, a critical freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its role in protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Clyde River, which flows into the Erie Canal and then into Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is the easternmost Great Lake and supports a diverse ecosystem, including native fish species and migratory birds. The watershed is part of the larger Lake Ontario basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns and invasive species. Protecting water quality in this region is vital for maintaining the health of the Great Lakes.
Frequently asked questions
Clyde V WWTP is located at 9 Galen Street in the Village of Clyde, Wayne County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,075 residents in the Village of Clyde and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Clyde River, then into the Erie Canal, and ultimately into Lake Ontario.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, Clyde 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 small communities of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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