Norwood V STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Town of Potsdam, New York

Norwood V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Norwood, within the Town of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,685 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. As a U.S. facility, Norwood V STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the St. Lawrence River watershed. The St. Lawrence River is a major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the St. Lawrence River, which drains the Great Lakes basin and ultimately reaches the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Lawrence River supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish species such as lake sturgeon and American eel, and provides important habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments.