Overview
St Johnsville V STP serves the Village of Saint Johnsville, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 2,050 residents. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations.
St Johnsville V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Saint Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York. It serves a population of approximately 2,050 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, St Johnsville V STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mohawk River and then the Hudson River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in upstate New York. Proper treatment helps maintain the health of these downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Mohawk River watershed, a tributary of the Hudson River. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse fish and wildlife, including migratory species. Protecting this waterway from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining water quality and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
St Johnsville V STP is located at 16 Washington Street, Village of Saint Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,050 residents in the Village of Saint Johnsville and surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Mohawk River and eventually the Hudson River.
As a US wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires 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 water quality standards.
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