Overview
Colonie T Mohawk River WPCP serves approximately 26,800 people in Town of Clifton Park, New York. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mohawk River, a tributary of the Hudson River.
Colonie T Mohawk River WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York. It serves a population of about 26,800 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant discharges into the Mohawk River, which flows eastward to join the Hudson River near Cohoes, New York. The Hudson River then continues south to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Mohawk River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Mohawk River, a major tributary of the Hudson River. The Mohawk River watershed drains parts of the Adirondack Mountains and supports fish species such as smallmouth bass and walleye. Downstream, the Hudson River estuary is a critical habitat for migratory fish like striped bass and American shad, and its waters ultimately reach the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Tommys Trail in the Town of Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 26,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mohawk River, which flows into the Hudson River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is generally required for municipal plants of this size, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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