Overview
New Paltz T SD6 STP and On Site S is a secondary treatment plant serving 125 people in Village of New Paltz, New York. It discharges 45.43 megaliters per year into the local watershed.
New Paltz T SD6 STP and On Site S is a wastewater treatment facility located at 574 State Highway 32 in the Village of New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 125 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small-scale municipal systems in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 60.57 megaliters per year and currently discharges 45.43 megaliters per year. As a facility in New York, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for municipal wastewater plants under federal regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Hudson River estuary. The Hudson River is a major tidal estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in the Hudson Valley places it within a region of ecological and recreational importance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wallkill River watershed, which flows northward to the Rondout Creek and then into the Hudson River estuary. The Hudson River is a tidal estuary that supports diverse fish populations, including striped bass and American shad, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding region is ecologically sensitive due to its role in the larger Hudson River ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 574 State Highway 32 in the Village of New Paltz, Ulster County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of 125 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Wallkill River and eventually reaches the Hudson River estuary.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Small plants like this typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum federal standard for municipal wastewater treatment under the Clean Water Act.
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