Overview
Dryden V STP serves the Village of Dryden, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 2,572 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Dryden V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 15 Wall Street in the Village of Dryden, Tompkins County, New York. Serving a population of around 2,572, this facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the village and surrounding areas. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, Dryden V STP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires facilities to meet effluent limits designed to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from Dryden V STP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into Chesapeake Bay. This connection to a major estuary underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and contributing to regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows southward through Pennsylvania into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crabs, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources can impact bay health, making effective treatment at plants like Dryden V STP important for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Dryden V STP is located at 15 Wall Street in the Village of Dryden, Tompkins County, New York, United States.
Dryden V STP serves approximately 2,572 residents in the Village of Dryden and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. wastewater treatment plant, Dryden V STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have 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 U.S., typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, which remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate disinfection or nutrient removal depending on local permit requirements.
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