Overview
Owego T SD No1 WWTP and Onsites serves approximately 2,425 residents in Owego, New York. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Susquehanna River watershed, supporting local water quality.
Owego T SD No1 WWTP and Onsites is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Owego, Tioga County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 2,425 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the region. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Susquehanna River, which drains into the Chesapeake Bay. This connection places the facility within a major watershed that supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically significant for migratory fish and waterfowl.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Susquehanna River, which flows south through Pennsylvania and ultimately empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports a complex ecosystem, including blue crabs, oysters, and striped bass. Nutrient and sediment loads from upstream sources, including wastewater plants, are a key concern for bay health, making effective treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located off Southern Tier Expressway in Owego, Tioga County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,425 residents in the Owego area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Small plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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