Overview
Richfield Springs V Sewers and STP serves the Town of Richfield, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 1,255 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Richfield Springs V Sewers and STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Richfield, Otsego County, New York. Serving a population of about 1,255, it is classified as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality in a major estuary ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows southward through Pennsylvania to the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Nutrient removal from wastewater is critical to prevent algal blooms and hypoxia in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 140 Bloomfield Drive, Town of Richfield, Otsego County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,255 residents in the Town of Richfield and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. 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 in New York typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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