Overview
Lawrence V WWTP serves the Village of Lawrence, New York, treating wastewater from approximately 6,300 residents. The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast and operates under U.S. EPA and New York State DEC regulations.
Lawrence V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the Village of Lawrence in Nassau County, New York. The plant is situated on Rock Hall Road near the southern shore of Long Island, within the densely populated New York metropolitan area. It treats wastewater from a population of about 6,337 people, typical of a small to medium-sized community system. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Plants of this scale in coastal New York commonly employ secondary treatment with disinfection to meet stringent effluent limits for nitrogen and pathogens, protecting sensitive downstream waters. The treated effluent from Lawrence V WWTP ultimately discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways and Jamaica Bay, an ecologically important estuary. The plant plays a critical role in safeguarding coastal water quality, supporting recreational uses, and protecting marine habitats in the region.
Environmental context
Lawrence V WWTP discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the Jamaica Bay watershed, a vital estuarine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The bay is part of the larger New York Bight, which is influenced by tidal flows and urban runoff. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent must meet strict nutrient and pathogen limits to prevent eutrophication and protect public beaches and shellfishing areas.
Frequently asked questions
Lawrence V WWTP is located at 1 Rock Hall Road in the Village of Lawrence, Nassau County, New York, on the south shore of Long Island.
The plant serves approximately 6,337 residents in the Village of Lawrence and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways and Jamaica Bay, an estuary on the south shore of Long Island.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in coastal New York typically use secondary treatment with disinfection, often including nitrogen removal, to meet state and federal effluent guidelines for sensitive coastal waters.
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