Overview
Coxsackie V Sewers and WWTP serves the Village of Coxsackie, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 3,065 residents. The plant discharges into the Hudson River watershed, supporting local water quality.
Coxsackie V Sewers and WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Coxsackie, Greene County, New York. Serving a population of around 3,065, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in this Hudson Valley community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Hudson River, a major estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource. The plant's operations contribute to protecting this downstream environment from untreated wastewater impacts.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hudson River watershed, which drains into the Hudson Estuary and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River is a critical habitat for fish species such as striped bass and American shad, and its estuary supports migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this system is vital for both ecological health and regional recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5 Hamilton Street in the Village of Coxsackie, Greene County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,065 residents in the Village of Coxsackie and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Hudson River watershed, which flows into the Hudson Estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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