Madison Co SD STP at Cazenovia, NY

Overview

Madison Co SD STP at Cazenovia serves the Town of Cazenovia, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 4,065 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Lake Ontario basin.

Madison Co SD STP at Cazenovia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Town of Cazenovia, Madison County, New York. It serves a population of about 4,065 people, typical of a small community in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent flows into nearby streams that drain into the Oneida Lake watershed, part of the larger Lake Ontario basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into tributaries of Oneida Lake, which flows into the Oswego River and ultimately Lake Ontario. This watershed supports coldwater fisheries and provides habitat for species such as brook trout and smallmouth bass. Protecting water quality is critical for recreational use and ecological health in the region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 2281 Ferndell Road, Town of Cazenovia, Madison County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 4,065 residents in the Town of Cazenovia and surrounding areas.

Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into Oneida Lake, part of the Lake Ontario watershed.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

For a small community plant like this, secondary treatment is standard, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.