Dundee V STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Town of Starkey, New York

Dundee V STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Starkey, Yates County, New York. Serving a population of 1,530, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for the Dundee-Glenora area. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand gallons per day and an average daily flow of 639.74 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. This framework requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's advanced treatment goes beyond secondary treatment, typically including nutrient removal or disinfection. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Seneca Lake watershed, part of the larger Lake Ontario basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological balance.

The plant discharges into a tributary of Seneca Lake, which is the largest of the Finger Lakes and drains northward into Lake Ontario. Seneca Lake supports a diverse ecosystem, including cold-water fish species and migratory birds. The advanced treatment at Dundee V STP helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the lake from eutrophication and maintaining its ecological integrity.