Overview
Auburn C WWTP and Collection serves the City of Auburn, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 33,174 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Auburn C WWTP and Collection is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 25 Bradley Street in the City of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 33,174 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, though advanced treatment may be required depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, which aligns with the population served. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Great Lakes Basin via the Oswego River and Lake Ontario. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Finger Lakes region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oswego River watershed, which flows north into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Ontario is a critical freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The surrounding region includes the Finger Lakes, known for their ecological sensitivity and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and harmful algal blooms in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
Auburn C WWTP and Collection is located at 25 Bradley Street in the City of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 33,174 residents in the City of Auburn and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Oswego River and ultimately into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes Basin.
As a U.S. facility, Auburn C WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in New York, secondary treatment is standard, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Ontario.
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