Fort Ann V WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Village of Fort Ann, New York

Fort Ann V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Fort Ann, Washington County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 440 residents and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the village. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 416.39 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 174.13 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The facility is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating its discharge may influence coastal water quality. The treated effluent from Fort Ann V WWTP flows into the Lake Champlain basin, ultimately reaching Lake Champlain, a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's proximity to the lake underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect water quality and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Lake Champlain watershed, which drains into the Richelieu River and eventually the St. Lawrence River. Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as lake trout and landlocked Atlantic salmon. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining water quality.