Northampton T STP and On Site Sys - Northville, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Northampton T STP and On Site Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Northville, Fulton County, New York. The facility serves a small population of 823 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 283.91 thousand cubic meters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 227.13 thousand cubic meters per year. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Sacandaga Lake and then the Sacandaga River, a tributary of the Hudson River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into the Great Sacandaga Lake, a large reservoir on the Sacandaga River, which flows into the Hudson River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The lake supports a variety of fish species and is a popular destination for boating and fishing. The surrounding watershed is ecologically sensitive, with forests and wetlands that provide habitat for wildlife.