Overview
Scottsville V STP serves the Village of Scottsville, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 3,513 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and New York State DEC regulations.
Scottsville V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Scottsville, Monroe County, New York. It serves a population of about 3,513 people in this suburban community within the Town of Wheatland. The plant is part of the region's water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the village and surrounding areas. As a small-scale facility, Scottsville V STP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Genesee River and then Lake Ontario. This places the plant within the Lake Ontario basin, a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The facility's performance is important for maintaining water quality in the Genesee River watershed.
Environmental context
Scottsville V STP discharges into a tributary of the Genesee River, which flows northward into Lake Ontario. The Genesee River watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including coldwater fisheries and migratory fish species. Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system, is a major freshwater resource that requires careful management of nutrient and pollutant inputs to prevent eutrophication and protect drinking water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
Scottsville V STP is located in the Village of Scottsville, Monroe County, New York, United States. The plant is situated near George Bridge in the Town of Wheatland.
The plant serves approximately 3,513 residents in the Village of Scottsville and surrounding areas of Monroe County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Genesee River, which ultimately reaches Lake Ontario. The discharge is regulated under a NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
As a U.S. facility, Scottsville V STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation oversees compliance with state water quality standards.
For small plants serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets state and federal standards before discharge.
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