Walden V Sewers and WWTP, Walden

Overview

Walden V Sewers and WWTP serves the Village of Walden, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 6,164 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.

Walden V Sewers and WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Walden, Orange County, New York. Serving a population of about 6,164, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. Under the US Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to comply with these standards, ensuring that effluent quality protects receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hudson River watershed. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Proper treatment at plants like Walden V helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Wallkill River, which joins the Rondout Creek and then the Hudson River. The Hudson River estuary is a critical habitat for migratory fish such as striped bass and American shad, and supports a variety of wildlife. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the estuary and downstream environments.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 99 Bradley Lane in the Village of Walden, Orange County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 6,164 residents in the Village of Walden and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Wallkill River, part of the Hudson River watershed.

As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.

Plants of this size in New York typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet state and federal standards for organic matter and solids removal.