Chenango T SD 48and 9 STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Binghamton, New York

Chenango T SD 48and 9 STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Town of Chenango, near the City of Binghamton, New York. It serves a population of about 9,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under US EPA guidelines. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal wastewater facilities. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment followed by disinfection before discharge. The treated effluent is released into receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Susquehanna River basin, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the plant part of a larger watershed system that supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the bay.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Susquehanna River, a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crabs, and migratory birds. Nutrient removal from wastewater is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.