Overview
Stamford V WWTP serves the Town of Harpersfield, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 1,165 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Delaware River Basin.
Stamford V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York. It serves a small community of about 1,165 people, reflecting the rural character of the region. The plant is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure managed under the Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, Stamford V WWTP is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Plants of this size typically employ conventional activated sludge or lagoon systems. The facility's design capacity and operational details are managed by local authorities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a tributary of the Delaware River, which flows into the Delaware Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a critical watershed for the northeastern United States. The plant's operations are important for protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Delaware River Basin, which drains into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including American shad and striped bass, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's water quality is managed to protect these ecological resources and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
Stamford V WWTP is located on Axtell Road in the Town of Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,165 residents in the Town of Harpersfield and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a tributary of the Delaware River, which flows into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Stamford V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Small plants serving around 1,200 people typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoons to meet EPA standards for organic and solids removal.
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