Waddington V WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Village of Waddington, New York

Waddington V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Waddington, St. Lawrence County, New York. Serving a population of approximately 900 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is about 984,200 gallons per day, with a similar average daily flow, indicating efficient utilization. As a small-scale facility, it meets federal and state standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the St. Lawrence River watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality and the diverse aquatic life it supports, including fish species and migratory birds.

The plant discharges into the St. Lawrence River watershed, which drains into the St. Lawrence River and ultimately the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic habitats, including spawning grounds for fish and important migratory corridors for waterfowl. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.