Overview
Monticello V WWTP serves the Village of Monticello, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 7,900 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, ultimately contributing to the Delaware River Basin.
Monticello V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Monticello, Sullivan County, New York. It serves a population of about 7,900 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized agglomeration typical of upstate New York communities. The plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the village and surrounding areas. As a US-based facility, Monticello V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For plants serving populations around 7,900, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from Monticello V WWTP is released into a local watercourse that flows into the Delaware River watershed. The Delaware River is a major waterway in the northeastern US, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are crucial for protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Delaware River, which flows through the Appalachian region and ultimately empties into Delaware Bay. The Delaware River Basin supports a variety of fish species, including American shad and striped bass, and serves as a critical migratory corridor. The watershed is also a key drinking water source for New York City and Philadelphia, making effluent quality management essential for both ecological and public health.
Frequently asked questions
Monticello V WWTP is located in the Village of Monticello, Sullivan County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,900 residents in the Village of Monticello and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Delaware River watershed, ultimately reaching Delaware Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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