Overview
Marcellus V STP serves the Village of Marcellus, New York, treating wastewater for a population of 1,746. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Marcellus V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York. It serves a population of approximately 1,746 residents, typical of a small community in the Finger Lakes region. As a US 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 small agglomerations like Marcellus, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Seneca River, part of the Oswego River basin, which flows into Lake Ontario. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Seneca River, which flows into the Oswego River and then Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is a vital freshwater resource and part of the Great Lakes system, supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective treatment essential.
Frequently asked questions
Marcellus V STP is located at 21 North Street, Village of Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,746 residents in the Village of Marcellus.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Seneca River, part of the Oswego River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Ontario.
As a US facility, Marcellus V STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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