Overview
Fallsburg T Loch Sheldrake STP serves approximately 5,000 people in Loch Sheldrake, New York. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Fallsburg T Loch Sheldrake STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Loch Sheldrake, a hamlet within the Town of Fallsburg in Sullivan County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 5,000 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this community in the Catskill region. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For a plant serving approximately 5,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Delaware River Basin, a critical watershed supplying drinking water to millions in New York City and downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Delaware River Basin, which flows into the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species including American shad and striped bass. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive basin, which is a key drinking water source for the northeastern United States.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1080 Old Monticello Road in Loch Sheldrake, a hamlet in the Town of Fallsburg, Sullivan County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the Loch Sheldrake area and surrounding parts of Fallsburg.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that is part of the Delaware River Basin, eventually reaching the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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