Overview
Cornwall T Firthcliff SD STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 700 people in the Town of Cornwall, New York. It discharges 253.62 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 454.25 units.
Cornwall T Firthcliff SD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Cornwall, Orange County, New York. The plant serves a small population of approximately 700 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant's designed capacity of 454.25 units indicates it has room to accommodate future growth, while current discharge volumes average 253.62 units, reflecting typical flow from the small service area. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Hudson River watershed. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Hudson River, which flows southward to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River estuary is a critical habitat for striped bass, American shad, and other migratory fish, and its water quality is protected under the Clean Water Act. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 43 Frost Lane, Town of Cornwall, Orange County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 700 residents in the Town of Cornwall area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater plants must meet secondary treatment standards. This plant operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of New York, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
For small communities, secondary treatment often involves activated sludge or trickling filter systems, followed by disinfection. The plant's design capacity of 454.25 units suggests it can handle peak flows from the small population.
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