Overview
Gardner T SD1 STP and On Site Sys is a secondary treatment plant serving 395 people in the Town of Gardiner, New York. It discharges 128.70 units of treated wastewater daily.
Gardner T SD1 STP and On Site Sys is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Gardiner, Ulster County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 395 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-rural community within the Hudson Valley region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 215.77 units, the plant operates at approximately 60% capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Hudson River watershed, a major estuary and ecological corridor. The Hudson River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical habitat for migratory fish species, including striped bass and American shad. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wallkill River, which flows northward into the Rondout Creek and then into the Hudson River. The Hudson River estuary is a vital ecosystem supporting diverse fish, birds, and plant life. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in this ecologically important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Town of Gardiner, Ulster County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of 395 people, typical of a small community facility in rural New York.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging into a local tributary that flows into the Wallkill River and ultimately the Hudson River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Small plants in New York typically use secondary treatment, often with septic systems or package plants, and are regulated under state-specific SPDES permits.
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