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Town of Newburgh outlines plan for 4 million‑gallon wastewater equalization tank to reduce storm overflows
Summary
Town presenters described a proposal to build a 4,000,000‑gallon wastewater equalization tank and new headworks to address rain‑driven hydraulic overloads at the treatment plant, citing aging pipes, funding options and the risk of federal intervention if upgrades are delayed.
Presenters at a Town of Newburgh briefing outlined plans to build a 4,000,000‑gallon wastewater equalization tank and a new headworks structure to reduce rain‑driven hydraulic overloads at the town’s treatment plant.
Town representatives framed the project as a response to capacity shortfalls. "Our existing wastewater treatment plant is hydraulically overloaded during rain events," said Speaker 3, describing how excess inflow can cause overflows, backups into homes and popped manholes. The project would add temporary storage so the plant can accept high flows without discharging untreated wastewater.
Why it matters: The utility serves roughly 40,000 people despite a municipal population of about 3,300, making the…
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