Overview
Schuylerville V STP serves the Village of Schuylerville, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 1,741 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Schuylerville V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Schuylerville, Saratoga County, New York. The facility serves a population of about 1,741 people, classifying it 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 agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Hudson River watershed, which flows southward to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species such as striped bass and American shad.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hudson River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via New York Harbor. The Hudson River estuary supports a rich ecosystem, including tidal wetlands and habitats for migratory fish. Downstream waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient and pathogen removal to protect water quality and aquatic biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Schuylerville V STP is located in the Village of Schuylerville, Saratoga County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,741 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Hudson River watershed, which flows south to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Small plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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