Northport V WWTP, Village of Northport

Overview

Northport V WWTP and On Site Sys serves 3,300 people in Village of Northport, New York. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Long Island Sound watershed.

Northport V WWTP and On Site Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Northport, Suffolk County, New York. It serves a population of approximately 3,300 residents and is situated near the Northport Harbor on Long Island's north shore. As a small-scale plant in the United States, 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. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in serving a modest community. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into Long Island Sound, a major estuary that supports diverse marine life and recreational activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the sound and the surrounding coastal ecosystem.

Environmental context

The plant's receiving waters flow into Northport Harbor and then into Long Island Sound, a vital estuary that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. The sound supports a rich ecosystem including shellfish beds, finfish populations, and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the sound and the economic value of its fisheries and tourism.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Britannia Yachting Center on Waterview Lane in the Village of Northport, Suffolk County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 3,300 people in the Village of Northport and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated effluent into Northport Harbor, which flows into Long Island Sound, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, with permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Small plants in New York typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with some incorporating advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards for sensitive coastal waters.