Overview
Tupper Lake V WWTP serves the Village of Tupper Lake, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 5,360 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Raquette River system.
Tupper Lake V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Tupper Lake, Franklin County, New York. It serves a population of about 5,360 people, typical of a small community in the Adirondack region. The plant is part of the town's infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a US facility, the plant 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. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Raquette River, which eventually drains into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. The Adirondack region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this forested watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Raquette River, which flows northward through the Adirondack Park into the St. Lawrence River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports coldwater fisheries, including brook trout, and is important for recreational activities like fishing and boating. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of this forested region.
Frequently asked questions
Tupper Lake V WWTP is located in the Village of Tupper Lake, Franklin County, New York, United States. The facility serves the local community in the Adirondack region.
The plant serves approximately 5,360 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility typical of rural communities in upstate New York.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Raquette River, part of the St. Lawrence River basin. The discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to protect water quality.
As a US facility, Tupper Lake 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.
For small communities in New York, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. Some plants may also incorporate disinfection or nutrient removal depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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