Overview
Lloyd T STP and On Site Sys serves Highland, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 4,000 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Lloyd T STP and On Site Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Highland, Ulster County, New York. It serves a population of about 4,000 people in the Town of Lloyd, situated in the Hudson Valley region. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Hudson River. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Hudson River watershed, flowing into the Hudson River estuary. This tidal estuary supports a variety of fish, birds, and other wildlife, and serves as an important habitat for species such as striped bass and American shad. The river eventually empties into the Atlantic Ocean at New York Harbor.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 8 Church Street, Highland, New York, in Ulster County.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in the Town of Lloyd.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Hudson River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the EPA NPDES program, enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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