Cooperstown V Sewers and STP, Cooperstown

Overview

Cooperstown V Sewers and STP serves the Village of Cooperstown, New York, treating wastewater from approximately 2,000 residents. The plant discharges into the Susquehanna River basin, contributing to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Cooperstown V Sewers and STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York. Serving a population of around 2,000, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a small agglomeration in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, govern discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Susquehanna River, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Susquehanna River, which flows south through Pennsylvania and into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish and birds. Nutrient management is a key concern due to historical eutrophication issues.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, Village of Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 2,007 residents in the Village of Cooperstown and surrounding areas.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Small US plants typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for organic and solids removal.