Overview
Lake George V STP serves the Village of Lake George, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 4,635 residents. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Lake George V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County, New York, within the Adirondack region. The plant serves a population of about 4,635 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in managing wastewater for this small community. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Lake George watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake George, a pristine lake in the Adirondack Mountains. The lake is a vital ecological and recreational resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a key water source for the region. Protecting water quality in this sensitive watershed is critical for maintaining the lake's ecological health and recreational value.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake George basin, part of the Lake Champlain drainage system that flows northward into the Richelieu River and eventually into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Lake George is known for its exceptional water clarity and supports a variety of fish species, including lake trout and landlocked salmon. The surrounding Adirondack watershed is ecologically sensitive, with strict regulations to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Lake George V STP is located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County, New York, United States, along the Adirondack Northway.
The plant serves approximately 4,635 people in the Village of Lake George and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake George watershed, which flows into Lake George and eventually into Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, requiring compliance with effluent limits.
For small agglomerations in New York, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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