Our primary function is to protect the Hudson River by providing secondary treatment to the wastewater before it is discharged. The revenue is used to pay for annual operation and maintenance costs of outstanding debt service. The Sewer District's facilities were constructed in the mid 70's and began operation in 1976. A major source of wastewater comes from individual homes.
All water used in a home that enters the drain becomes wastewater and requires secondary treatment.
The wastewater enters each individual community's sewer system before entering RCSD's system of interceptor sewers, pumping stations and force mains which transport the wastewater to the Treatment Plant. Our facility provides an important environmental function. All District Operations are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Our second function is performed in the Administration Building. You can reach them at 283-2235.