Kiryas Joel V Sewers and WWTP, Woodbury

Overview

Kiryas Joel V Sewers and WWTP serves the Village of Woodbury, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 5,238 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.

Kiryas Joel V Sewers and WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 105 Bakertown Road in the Village of Woodbury, Orange County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 5,238 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hudson River watershed. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the river and its tributaries.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Hudson River basin, flowing into the Hudson River estuary and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River supports a variety of fish, including striped bass and American shad, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to urban and agricultural runoff pressures.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 105 Bakertown Road in the Village of Woodbury, Orange County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 5,238 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Hudson River watershed, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is typically permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.