Overview
Fonda V Fonda Fultonville STP serves the Village of Fonda, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 1,770 residents. The plant discharges into the Mohawk River watershed, part of the Hudson River basin.
Fonda V Fonda Fultonville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Fonda, Montgomery County, New York. It serves a population of about 1,770 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mohawk River, a major tributary of the Hudson River. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the Hudson River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mohawk River, which flows eastward to join the Hudson River near Cohoes, New York. The Hudson River then empties into the Atlantic Ocean via New York Harbor. The Mohawk River watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and fishing. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient and pollutant load in the basin, making treatment performance important for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 21 South Bridge Street in the Village of Fonda, Montgomery County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,770 residents in the Village of Fonda and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mohawk River, which flows into the Hudson River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small municipal plants in New York, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to meet state and federal discharge standards.
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