Overview
New York C Oakwood Beach WPCP serves approximately 245,000 people on Staten Island, New York. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges treated wastewater into the surrounding waterways.
New York C Oakwood Beach WPCP is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Oakwood Beach neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City. It serves a population of about 245,000 residents, making it a large agglomeration under regulatory classifications. As a major facility in New York State, the plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, and it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Lower New York Bay, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal discharge is in a densely populated urban area, and the plant plays a critical role in protecting the water quality of the bay and surrounding marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lower New York Bay, a tidal estuary that connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the New York Bight. This water body supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The bay is ecologically sensitive due to urban runoff and industrial activity, making the plant's treatment performance vital for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Tarlton Street in the Oakwood Beach neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 244,918 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under U. S. regulatory standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lower New York Bay, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. It is located within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this scale are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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