Dolgeville V WWTP - Wastewater Treatment in Town of Manheim, New York

Dolgeville V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Manheim, Herkimer County, New York. It serves the Village of Dolgeville and surrounding areas, with a population equivalent of about 2,046 people. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, Dolgeville V WWTP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from Dolgeville V WWTP is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Mohawk River, a major tributary of the Hudson River. The Hudson River ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of the Mohawk River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mohawk River, which flows into the Hudson River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The Mohawk River watershed supports a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass and walleye, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining downstream ecosystems and recreational uses such as fishing and boating.