Overview
Malone V STP serves the Town of Malone, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 11,925 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Malone V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Malone, Franklin County, New York. It serves a population of about 11,925, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for US plants. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. The Clean Water Act requires secondary treatment for municipal plants, and facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes to meet permit requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the St. Lawrence River watershed, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish populations and migratory birds, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the St. Lawrence River, which flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports coldwater fisheries and provides habitat for species such as brook trout and Atlantic salmon. The area's wetlands and riparian zones play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and flood control, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Malone V STP is located at 22 Lane Street in the Town of Malone, Franklin County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,925 residents in the Town of Malone and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the St. Lawrence River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Malone V STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Plants of this scale in New York typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD, TSS, and other pollutants.
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