Woodbury T Valley Forge SD1 STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Village of Woodbury, New York

Woodbury T Valley Forge SD1 STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Valley Forge, Village of Woodbury, Orange County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 400 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. Its location in the Hudson Valley region places it within a network of facilities managing wastewater for small agglomerations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 211.98 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the plant operates below its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hudson River watershed. The Hudson River is a major estuary and ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for migratory fish. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Hudson River, which flows south to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River estuary supports a rich ecosystem, including striped bass, American shad, and other migratory species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining biodiversity and recreational uses.