Little Falls C WWTP - Town of Manheim, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Little Falls C WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 344 River Road in the Town of Manheim, near Little Falls, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,168 residents in this upstate New York community. As a small to medium-sized facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater within the Mohawk Valley region. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's treatment processes are designed to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, in compliance with state and federal regulations administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The treated effluent from Little Falls C WWTP is discharged into the Mohawk River, a major tributary of the Hudson River. The Mohawk River flows eastward through the Mohawk Valley, eventually joining the Hudson River near Albany. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this important regional waterway.

Little Falls C WWTP discharges into the Mohawk River, which flows into the Hudson River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via New York Harbor. The Mohawk River watershed supports a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass and walleye, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent contributes to the overall water quality of this ecologically significant river system, which is used for recreation, fishing, and as a drinking water source for downstream communities.