Washington Co SD2 Fort Edward STP - Village of Fort Edward, New York Wastewater Treatment

Washington Co SD2 Fort Edward STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Fort Edward, Washington County, New York. It serves a population of about 12,018 people, making it a medium-sized plant under US EPA classification. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Atlantic coast, and its operations are regulated under the Clean Water Act. As a US facility serving over 10,000 people, the plant is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the plant's infrastructure is sized for the community's needs. The treated effluent is discharged into the Hudson River watershed, which flows southward to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this historically significant river system.

The plant discharges into the Hudson River watershed, which drains into New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including striped bass, American shad, and other migratory fish. The river's health is critical for both ecological balance and recreational use in the region.