Penn Yan V STP, Village of Penn Yan

Overview

Penn Yan V STP serves the Village of Penn Yan, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 8,086 residents. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring local water quality.

Penn Yan V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Penn Yan, Yates County, New York. Serving a population of about 8,086, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into Keuka Lake, part of the Finger Lakes region. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making effective treatment essential for environmental protection.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into streams that feed Keuka Lake, a major Finger Lake in western New York. Keuka Lake drains northward into the Seneca River, which joins the Oswego River and eventually reaches Lake Ontario. The lake supports a sensitive ecosystem with cold-water fisheries and is a source of drinking water for surrounding communities.

Frequently asked questions

Penn Yan V STP is located on Sherman Street in the Village of Penn Yan, Town of Milo, Yates County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 8,086 residents in the Village of Penn Yan and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into Keuka Lake, part of the Finger Lakes region, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario via the Seneca and Oswego Rivers.

As a US facility, Penn Yan V STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.

For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.