Water Resource Recovery Facility
The Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF)was built in 1973. It is rated for 16 million gallons of wastewater per day and provides a variety of physical, biological, and chemical treatment to ensure protection of the Saranac River and Lake Champlain. Present initiatives include:
- Evaluation of enhanced phosphorus removal.
- Development of a combined sewer overflow long term control plan.
- Repair of aging concrete.
- Replacement of aging roofs.
The facility also provides service to other municipalities and private parties through a comprehensive hauled waste program.
Water Filtration Plant
The Water Filtration Plant (WFP) was built in 1936 and expanded in 1956. It is rated for 9 million gallons per day and provides physical and chemical cleaning and disinfection of water prior to distribution for use. Fluoride is also added for tooth health. Present initiatives include:
- The construction of new covered water storage tanks.
- The repair of the 1956 filter building addition.
- The evaluation of the facility’s ability to meet future regulations through intensive analyses of disinfection byproducts in the distribution system analyses and of e coli and cryptosporidium in the raw reservoir water.
If you have any questions please contact our offices.
May 19, 2025 - NEWS
The City of Plattsburgh is excited to announce that it has bolstered its water supply with the completion of our first new (potable) municipal supply well. Water from production well PW-1 will be blended with existing source water (Mead Reservoir and Westbrook Reservoirs) prior to treatment and distribution. Treated drinking water will continue to comply with strictly enforced standards established by the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Health Department.
Please call 518-563-1188 if any questions.
