Overview
Pittsford WT is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pittsford, Vermont, serving 890 people. It discharges 257.41 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 321.76 units.
Pittsford WT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pittsford, Vermont, United States. The plant serves a small population of 890 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 321.76 units and an average discharge volume of 257.41 units, the facility maintains a utilization rate within typical operational ranges for small communities. Treated effluent from Pittsford WT is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Otter Creek watershed, eventually reaching Lake Champlain. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger basin that provides drinking water and recreational opportunities for surrounding communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Otter Creek watershed, which flows northward into Lake Champlain, a large freshwater lake shared by Vermont and New York. Lake Champlain supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns, making secondary treatment essential for protecting water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Pittsford WT is located at 372 Arch Street in Pittsford, Vermont, within Rutland County.
The plant serves approximately 890 residents in the Pittsford area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Otter Creek watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Champlain.
Pittsford WT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. facility, Pittsford WT operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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