Overview
Woodridge V Woodridge STP serves the Village of Woodridge, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 3,540 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
Woodridge V Woodridge STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 94 Broadway in the Village of Woodridge, Sullivan County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 3,540 people in this small Catskills community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Delaware River Basin, a critical water supply for New York City and downstream communities. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a larger watershed that provides drinking water to millions.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Delaware River, which runs through the Catskill Mountains and empties into Delaware Bay. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting coldwater fisheries and serving as a major drinking water source. The region's forested landscape helps maintain water quality, but wastewater discharges must be carefully managed to protect downstream habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 94 Broadway in the Village of Woodridge, Sullivan County, New York, in the United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,540 residents in the Village of Woodridge and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Delaware River, which ultimately reaches Delaware Bay.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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