Montour Falls V STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Montour Falls, New York

Montour Falls V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on North Catherine Street in Montour Falls, a village in Schuyler County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,067 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The facility has a designed capacity of 1,173.47 volume units and currently discharges 707.87 volume units, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Chemung River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Chemung River, part of the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that faces nutrient pollution challenges, making effective wastewater treatment critical for downstream water quality.