Massena V STP, Village of Massena

Overview

Massena V STP serves the Village of Massena, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 11,809 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.

Massena V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 307 East Orvis Street in the Village of Massena, Saint Lawrence County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 11,809 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US facilities. As a US-based plant, Massena V STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saint Lawrence River. This river is a major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Saint Lawrence River watershed, which flows from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. This river system supports a variety of fish species, including sturgeon and walleye, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes the Saint Lawrence River ecosystem, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role in connecting the Great Lakes to the sea.

Frequently asked questions

Massena V STP is located at 307 East Orvis Street in the Village of Massena, Saint Lawrence County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 11,809 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Saint Lawrence River, a major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

As a US facility, Massena V STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits typically issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

For medium-sized agglomerations like Massena V STP, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.