Overview
Herkimer Co WWTP serves the Village of Mohawk, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 33,904 people. The plant discharges into the Mohawk River watershed, part of the Hudson River basin.
Herkimer Co WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York. It serves a population of about 33,904 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mohawk River, a tributary of the Hudson River, which flows south to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Mohawk River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in upstate New York.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mohawk River, which flows into the Hudson River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Mohawk River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as smallmouth bass and walleye, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The Hudson River estuary downstream is a critical nursery for striped bass and other marine species.
Frequently asked questions
Herkimer Co WWTP is located at 6 Steele Street, Village of Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 33,904 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater from Herkimer Co WWTP is discharged into the Mohawk River, which flows into the Hudson River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Herkimer Co WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants of this scale, which involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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