Overview
Highland Falls V Sewers and STP serves the Village of Highland Falls, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 4,578 residents. The plant discharges into the Hudson River watershed, supporting local water quality.
Highland Falls V Sewers and STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Highland Falls, Orange County, New York. Serving a population of around 4,578, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater from this Hudson Valley community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters the Hudson River watershed, which flows south to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River is an ecologically significant waterway supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hudson River watershed, which drains into New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River estuary supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including striped bass, American shad, and Atlantic sturgeon. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining habitat for these species and supporting recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 319 Main Street in the Village of Highland Falls, Orange County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,578 residents in the Village of Highland Falls and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Hudson River watershed, which flows south to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge.
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