Overview
Crogan T Prop STP and On Site Sys is a secondary treatment plant serving 165 people in the Village of Croghan, New York. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Crogan T Prop STP and On Site Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Croghan, Lewis County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 165 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 83.28 volume units, with a discharge volume matching that figure, indicating full utilization. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Black River watershed, eventually reaching Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes wetlands and migratory fish habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Black River, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario. The Black River watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory fish. The treatment plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 6811 Mechanic Street in the Village of Croghan, Lewis County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of 165 residents in the Village of Croghan.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Black River, which ultimately reaches Lake Ontario.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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